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Factor the polynomial: -x3³ - 4x² - 5x

O A. -X(-x - 4x - 5)
O B. -x(x² + 4x + 5)
O C. -x(x² + 4x - 5)
O D. x(x² + 4x + 5)

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Answer:

B) -x(x² + 4x + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

-x³ - 4x² - 5x

take out the common factor -x

-x(x² + 4x + 5)

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