Algebramedium · Past Paper
Divide 2x^2 + 5x - 3 by x + 3.
A2x - 1
B2x + 1
Cx - 3
D2x - 3
✓ Correct Answer: A — 2x - 1
By long division or factoring: (2x-1)(x+3) = 2x^2 + 6x - x - 3 = 2x^2 + 5x - 3.
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