SOLUTION: Factor. Remember to use the largest common factor and to check by multiplying. factor and check by multiplying. factor out a negative factor if the first coefficient is negative. h
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Question 883409: Factor. Remember to use the largest common factor and to check by multiplying. factor and check by multiplying. factor out a negative factor if the first coefficient is negative. here is what I have so far.
25a^5+10a^3
=5*5*x*x*x*x*x and 2*5*a*a*a
the greatest common factor is 5a^3 Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Factor. Remember to use the largest common factor and to check by multiplying. factor and check by multiplying. factor out a negative factor if the first coefficient is negative. here is what I have so far.
25a^5+10a^3
=5*5*x*x*x*x*x and 2*5*a*a*a
the greatest common factor is 5a^3
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You're correct, except for the x's in the 1st term.
Divide both terms by 5a^3 and you're done.
