How do you simplify and divide #(x^2-12x-45)div(x+3)#?

1 Answer
Mar 14, 2017

#(x-15), x!=-3#

Explanation:

#(x^2-12x−45)# is equal to #(x+3)(x-15)#, so the whole expression can be called:
#((x+3)(x-15))/(x+3)#
The #(x+3)# can be canceled from the top and bottom, leaving only #(x-15)#.
However, keep in mind that is #x# is negative 3, then the denominator will be 0, and you can't divide by zero. So it would be more accurate to say the simplified form is #(x-15), x!=-3#.