Question

Factor completely.

4x^a+2+20x^a

Answer 1

`2(12x^a+1)`

Explanation:

First, start by combining like terms:

`4x^a+2+20x^a=24x^a+2`

Then, find the GCD (greatest common divisor) of 24 and 2

GCD (24, 2) = 2

Factor 2 out:

`2(12x^a+1)`