SOLUTION: There is no directions for this problem. However, we are currently working on factoring and solving polynomial equations if that helps. 1. 5x^5+625x^2 my attempt" 5x^2(125x2

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Question 358203: There is no directions for this problem. However, we are currently working on factoring and solving polynomial equations if that helps.
1. 5x^5+625x^2
my attempt" 5x^2(125x2-1)
and thats as far as I got because I dont think I'm doing it right.

Please help thanks:)
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you're kind of on track...

factoring ___ 5x^2(1 + 125x^3) ___ 5x^2[1^3 + (5x)^3]

the "sum of cubes" factors to a standard pattern
___ (a^3 + b^3) = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)