SOLUTION: How do I factor xto the 6th power + 7xto the 5th power?

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: How do I factor xto the 6th power + 7xto the 5th power?      Log On


   

Question 184362: How do I factor xto the 6th power + 7xto the 5th power?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E6%2B7x%5E5 Start with the given expression.


Take note that the GCF is x%5E5 (ie this is the largest term that x%5E6 and 7x%5E5 have in common)


x%5E5%28x%2B7%29 Factor out the GCF x%5E5


So x%5E6%2B7x%5E5 factors to x%5E5%28x%2B7%29