How to divide trinomials

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PSAT Math › How to divide trinomials

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Find the quotient:

$\frac{x^2+6x+9}{x+3}$

$\frac{x+9}{x}$

Find the quotient:

$\frac{x^2+6x+9}{x+3}$

Step one: Factor the numerator

$\frac{(x+3)(x+3)}{(x+3)}$

Step two: Simplify

$\frac{(x+3)(x+3)}{(x+3)}= x+3$