SOLUTION: simplify: x^5/2 - 2x^5 + 3x^5/2 Not even sure where to start.

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Question 335030: simplify:
x^5/2 - 2x^5 + 3x^5/2
Not even sure where to start.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify:
x^5/2 - 2x^5 + 3x^5/2
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The highest common power of "x" is x^(5/2)
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Factor:
= (x^(5/2))(1 - 2x^(5/2) + 3)
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= x^(5/2)(4 -2x^(5/2))
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= 2x^(5/2)[2-x^(5/2)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.