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Factor completely: x^2 +13x+40
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Factor completely: x^2 +13x+40

User Ricksmt
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(x + 5) (x + 8)
I believe...

User Boshra Jaber
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Well break the expression into groups so...
(x² + 5x) + (8x + 40)
Factor out x from x² + 5x > x(x + 5)
Factor out 8 from 8x + 40 > 8(x + 5)
x(x + 5) + 8(x + 5)
Factor out the common term (x + 5)
(x + 5)(x + 8)
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