Question

Factor. 10 x ^5 −16 x^ 4 +4 x^ 2 Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

2x²( 5x³ - 8x² + 2)

Explanation:

`10x^(5)` -
`16x^(4)` + 4x²

Two can go in all three of these numbers.

2x²(5x³- 8x² +2)

You take the lowest power.

Answer 2

10x^5 - 16x^4 + 4x^2

Factor out what they have in common: 2 and x^2

2x^2(5x^3 - 8x^2+2)