Question

simplify: (x^2-x-42)/(x+6)

Answer 1

X-7

Answer 2

how you solve it tho?

Answer 3

(X-7)(x+6)/(x+6)
Eliminate x+6 and you get x-7

Answer 4

thanks

Answer 5

No problem

Answer 6

Try synthetic division. Trust me on this,

Answer 7

@tkhunny You're definitely more qualified than me but for this particular problem, it's not really needed. But you're right, just recently learned how to long divide polynomials thanks to synthetic division.

Answer 8

Who cares if it's "needed"? Keep your options open. Rule out nothing. Keep all things before you and keep all your tools within easy reach.