SOLUTION: Factor 56x^5+16x^2

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Question 31522: Factor
56x^5+16x^2

Answer by benni1013(206) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor
56x^5+16x^2
Find the greatest factor between the coefficients and variables:
Coefficients: 8
Variables: x^2
This goes on the outside of the parentheses.
Whatever is leftover goes on the inside:
Coefficients: 7,2
Variables: x^3,1
So factored: 8x^2(7x^3+2)