SOLUTION: I need help factoring out this problem: Factor out the requested common factor 2x from 10x^9/5 + 6x^8/5 thanks!

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Question 135793: I need help factoring out this problem:
Factor out the requested common factor 2x from 10x^9/5 + 6x^8/5
thanks!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor out the requested common factor 2x from 10x^9/5 + 6x^8/5
Notice that x = x^(5/5)
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10x^(9/5) + 6x^(8/5)
= 2x[5x^(4/5) + 3x^(3/5)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.