How do you factor completely: 2x7+10x528x3?

1 Answer
Jul 24, 2015

Factor: 2x7+10x528x3

Explanation:

f(x)=2x3(x4+5x14).CalX=x2
f(x)=2x3(X2+5X14).
Factor the quadratic expression f(X) in the parentheses.
Find 2 numbers knowing sum (5) and product (-14).
They are: -2 and 5.
f(X)=(X2)(X+5)=(x22)(x2+5)=(x2)(x+2)(x2+5)
Finally,
f(x)=2x3(x2)(x+2)(x2+5)