Question

Theodore factored 24x^5 as (8x^3)(3x^2)

Claire factored 24x^5 as (4x)(6x^4)

Which of them factored 24x^5 correctly?

Answer 1

They both factored 24x^5 correctly

(8x^3)(3x^2) = 24 x^(3+2) = 24 x^5

(4x)(6x^4) = 24 x^(1+4) = 24x^5