Divide $(x^{2} + 5x + 6)$ by $(x + 2)$.

Divide $(x^{2} + 5x + 6)$ by $(x + 2)$.
  1. $x + 3$
  2. $x + 2$
  3. $x - 3$
  4. $x^{2} + 3$

Solution

$x^{2}+5x+6=(x+2)(x+3)$. Quotient $= x+3$.

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