SOLUTION: I am stuck on this one, I have to factor completely: -16x^3-20x^2+50x Thank you very much for your help..

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Question 428998: I am stuck on this one, I have to factor completely:
-16x^3-20x^2+50x
Thank you very much for your help..
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor completely:
-16x^3-20x^2+50x
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GCF = -2x
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Factor:
= -2x[8x^2+10x-25]
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= -2x[8x^2+20x-10x-25]
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= -2x[4x(2x+5)-5(2x+5)]
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= -2x[(2x+5)(4x-5)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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