How do you divide #(x^2-7x+12)/(x-5)#? Precalculus Real Zeros of Polynomials Long Division of Polynomials 1 Answer Ernest Z. Jun 29, 2015 #(x^2-7x+12)/(x-5) = x – 2 + 2/(x-5)# Explanation: You use the process of long division. So, #(x^2-7x+12)/(x-5) = x – 2 + 2/(x-5)# Check: #(x-5)(x-2+2/(x-5)) = (x-5)(x-2) + 2 = x^2 -7x +10 + 2 = x^2 -7x +12# Answer link Related questions What is long division of polynomials? How do I find a quotient using long division of polynomials? What are some examples of long division with polynomials? How do I divide polynomials by using long division? How do I use long division to simplify #(2x^3+4x^2-5)/(x+3)#? How do I use long division to simplify #(x^3-4x^2+2x+5)/(x-2)#? How do I use long division to simplify #(2x^3-4x+7x^2+7)/(x^2+2x-1)#? How do I use long division to simplify #(4x^3-2x^2-3)/(2x^2-1)#? How do I use long division to simplify #(3x^3+4x+11)/(x^2-3x+2)#? How do I use long division to simplify #(12x^3-11x^2+9x+18)/(4x+3)#? See all questions in Long Division of Polynomials Impact of this question 1966 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License