SOLUTION: Can you show me how to solve an equation such as this? 2x^5 + 3 x^4 - 20 x^3 Thank you in advance!

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Question 327410: Can you show me how to solve an equation such as this?
2x^5 + 3 x^4 - 20 x^3
Thank you in advance!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
no "=" sign , no equation

the polynomial can be factored

x^3 (2x^2 + 3x - 20)

x^3 (2x - 5) (x + 4)