SOLUTION: So what I need to know is how to simplify this expression x^9+2x^8 by factoring and then check by multiplying?

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Question 392493: So what I need to know is how to simplify this expression x^9+2x^8 by factoring and then check by multiplying?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
expression x^9+2x^8 by factoring and then check by multiplying?
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Just factor out x^8 and you have
x^8(x + 2);
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multiply x^8 * (x+2)