Question

Factor completely 5x2 − 40. 5(x 8)(x − 8) 5(x2 − 8) 5(x 8)(x − 5) prime

Answer 1

The factors of the expression 5x² − 40 is 5 (x²- 8).

Explanation:

As the expression given in the question as follow .

= 5x² − 40

Taking 5 as the common part of the above expression.

Thus the expression becomes

= 5 (x² − 8)

Therefore the factors of the expression 5x² − 40 is 5(x²- 8).

Answer 2

5x^2 - 40 = 5(x^2 - 8)