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Factor completely −5x3 + 10x2

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Answer:

−5x2(x − 2)

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Answer:

(2 - x)5x²

Explanation:

-5x³ + 10x² = 10x² - 5x³ (Commutative property of addition)

= 2×(5x²) - x×(5x²)

= 5x² × (2 - x) (Factor out 5x²)

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