73.7k views
2 votes
Factor completely. 5x^2+25x+20=

User Storax
by
6.6k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer: 5(x+1)(x+4)

Explanation:

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

GCF= 5

Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)


5((5x^2)/(5) + (25x)/(5) +(20)/(5) )

Simplify each term in parentheses.


5(x^2+5x+4)

Factor 5(x^2+5x+4)

5(x+1)(x+4)

User Amit Kaneria
by
6.7k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.