Question

Use the distributive property to factor the expression

5х^2+ 25
А. 5x(х + 5)
в. х(5х + 25)
с. 5(х2 + 25)
D. 5(х2 + 5)

Answer 1

5(x^2 + 5)

Explanation:

The binomial 5х^2 + 25 has the factor 5 in each term. Thus, in factored form, 5х^2+ 25 = 5(x^2 + 5).