SOLUTION: the instructions say to factor; 2x^5 + 6x^4 - 8x^3 Oh please help i am getting so confused

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Question 58034This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra
: the instructions say to factor;
2x^5 + 6x^4 - 8x^3
Oh please help i am getting so confused This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, tutorcecilia:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the instructions say to factor;
2x^5 + 6x^4 - 8x^3
=2x^3(x^2+3x-4)
=2x^2(x+4)(x-1)
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28+2x%5E5+%2B+6x%5E4+-+8x%5E3%29+[Find the greatest common factor (GCF)]
%28+%282x%5E3%29%28x%5E2+%2B+3x%5E1+-+4%29+%29[Divide each term by the GCF]
%28+%282x%5E3%29%28%28x%2B4%29%28x-1%29%29+%29[Factor again wherever possible]