SOLUTION: factor: 14x^4 - 35x^6 I need a simple explanation, please. my text makes no sense at all to me.

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Question 151963: factor:
14x^4 - 35x^6
I need a simple explanation, please. my text makes no sense at all to me.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
14x^4 - 35x^6
DEFINE THE FACTORS OF EACH TERM.
2*7*X^4-5*7*X^4*X^2
NOW FACTOR OUT ALL COMMON ELEMENTS (7 & X^4)
7X^4(2-5X^2) ANSWER.