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Factor completely.
5x2+ 25x + 20

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

x = -1 or -4

Explanation:

5x^2+ 25x + 20

take 5 as common

5(x^2 + 5x + 4)

x^2 + 5x + 4 = 0

x^2 + x + 4x + 4 = 0

x(x + 1) + 4(x + 1) = 0

(x + 1) (x + 4) = 0

x = -1 or -4

User AdamBT
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5 votes

Answer:

510

Explanation:

Group and factor out the greatest common factor (GCF), then combine.

User AndrewP
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