Factor the greatest common factor from the polynomial. Assume any variable exponents represent whole numbers.
20x9 - 20x7 - 16x2
2 answers
5x=25/40
I don't know where abdullahi got his answer, but it needs to be reduced to:
5x = 5/8
x = 1/8
Exponents are written online with vertical carats (^). To find the GCF, first find the prime factors.
(2*2*5)x^9 - (2*2*5)x^7 - (2*2*2*2)x^2
The GCF = 4x^2
I hope this helps a little more.
5x = 5/8
x = 1/8
Exponents are written online with vertical carats (^). To find the GCF, first find the prime factors.
(2*2*5)x^9 - (2*2*5)x^7 - (2*2*2*2)x^2
The GCF = 4x^2
I hope this helps a little more.