Set up the division: Set up the division.We are given the division problem (−5c2−45c)÷(c+9). To solve this, we will use polynomial long division or synthetic division.
Check for simplification: Check if the division can be simplified before performing long division.We notice that −45c is divisible by c+9 when c is not equal to −9. We can factor out a common factor of −5c from the numerator to simplify the division.(−5c2−45c)÷(c+9)=−5c(c+9)÷(c+9)
Cancel common factor: Cancel out the common factor.The (c+9) terms cancel each other out, leaving us with the simplified result.−5c(c+9)÷(c+9)=−5c
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