How do you solve for factoring polynomials with leading coefficient >1

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asked Aug 20, 2020 224k views

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Regie · Answer 1 · 2020-08-25T22:42:13+0000

Answer: (x+5)*(x+2)

Explanation:

1: Write as a sum

x^2+7x+10

2: Factor the expressions

x^2+5x+2x+10

3: Factor the expression

x(x+5)+2(x+5)

Answer: (x+5)(x+2)

Hope this helps!