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How to factor 20x^5-8x^7

User Todd Smith
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Answer:

4 x^5 (5-2x^2)

Explanation:

the comman factors are c^5 AND 4

therefore 4 x^5 (5-2x^2)

User Sissonb
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Answer: -4x^5(2x^2 - 5)

Explanation:

20x^5 - 8x^7

= 4x^5(5 - 2x^2)

=-4x^5(2x^2 - 5)

User Katericata
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