Question

Factor: 2x^2 + 8x + 5x + 20

Answer 1

(2x +5) (x+4)

Explanation:

First group the factor..

2x

`(2x ^(2) + 8x)`

`(5x + 20)`

(2x^2 + 8x). 2x goes into both numbers

2x (x+4)

(5x+20) 5 goes into both numbers

5( x+4)

put the 2x with 5 making (2x+5)

and take the (x+4)

Final answer

(2x+5) (x+4)