SOLUTION: The question is worded: Factor the following: x(x+1)^4+(x+1)^5 Thanks in advance for your help!

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Question 71751: The question is worded:
Factor the following:
x(x+1)^4+(x+1)^5
Thanks in advance for your help!
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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The question is worded:
Factor the following:
x(x+1)^4+(x+1)^5
Factor out (x+1)^4 because they both have (x+1)'s, and 4 is the smallest power
x(x+1)^4+(x+1)*(x+1)^4
(x+1)^4[x+(x+1)]
(x+1)^4(x+x+1)
(x+1)^4(2x+1)
Happy Calculating!!!!