Show that the binomial is a factor of the polynomial. Then factor the polynomial completely.
t(x) = x – 5x2 - 9x + 45 ; x-5

The first thing that he has to do is take that "minus" sign through the parentheses containing the second polynomial. Some students find it helpful to put a " 1 " in front of the parentheses, to help them keep track of the minus sign. Here's what the subtraction looks like, when working horizontally/