Question

What is the quotient of (3x2 − 17x + 10) ÷ (x − 5)?

2x − 3
2x + 3
3x − 2
3x + 2

Answer 1

Any ideas ?

Answer 2

squared

Answer 3

Here's a hint:

3x^2 - 17x + 10

The two numbers that add up to -17 and multiply to 30 are -15 and -2. Try to factor 3x^2 - 17x + 10 and then you'll be able to find the quotient much easier.