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Factor completely 5x2 − 40.

5(x + 8)(x − 8)

5(x2 − 8)

5(x + 8)(x − 5

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The final result is equal to 5x^2+15x-200
User Cod Fish
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Your Answer:

C.) 5(x² - 8)

Explanation:

If you were to redistribute the 5 in 5(x² - 8), you would get 5x² - 40, which was what you initially started off with.

Hope this helps y'all :)

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