Answer:
Option x-12 is correct
Therefore the quotient for the given rational expression is x-12
Step-by-step explanation:
Given rational expression is [tex]\frac{x^2-7x+8}{x+5}[/tex]
To find the quotient for the given rational expression :
_x-12________
x+5 ) x^2-7x+8
x^2+5x
__(-)__(-)_______
0x^2-12x+8
-12x-60
______(+)__(+)____
68
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Therefore the quotient is x-12
Option x-12 is correct
