SOLUTION: Factor completely and in factored form. 5x^4 - 10x^3 + 20x^2 Thank you so much!

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Question 323210: Factor completely and in factored form.
5x^4 - 10x^3 + 20x^2
Thank you so much!
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, QH:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x^4 - 10x^3 + 20x^2
Factor out what is common among all three terms (5x^2):
(5x^2)(x^2 - 2x + 4)

Answer by QH(50) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x%5E4-10x%5E3%2B20x%5E2
Factor out the common term of 5x%5E2
5x%5E2%28x%5E2-2x%2B4%29
Since there are no factors of 4 that added give you -2, you're done.