SOLUTION: Factor out the greatest common factor from the expression 15x^5-9x^4

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Question 474083: Factor out the greatest common factor from the expression 15x^5-9x^4
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

"Factor out" the greatest common factor from the expression 

 15x^5-9x^4

 highlight%283x%5E4%29(5x-3)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor out the greatest common factor from the expression 15x^5-9x^4
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Common factor: 3x^4
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Factor:
= 3x^4(5x-3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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