Question

Factor completely. 5x^2+25x+20=

Answer 1

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)