Question

Factor the GCF 7x^2+21x-35

Answer 1

(7)(x² + 3x - 5)

Explanation:

To Find the GCF : Prime factorize each term

• 7x² = 7 × x²
• 21x = 7 × 3 × x
• -35 = 7 x -5

As seen above, we can conclude the GCF is 7.

Therefore, by factoring using the GCF :

• (7)(x² + 3x - 5)