Question

gcf factor.
5x^2+40x

Answer 1

this question is really asking for the greatest common factor of the two terms. that will be
\[5x\] since
\[5x^2=5x\times x\] and
\[40x=5x\times 8\]

Answer 2

it also means you can factor as
\[5x^2+40x=5x(x+8)\]

Answer 3

however you might want to mention to your math teacher that there is no such thing as the greatest common factor of
\[5x^2+40x\] only a greatest common factor of each term.

Answer 4

greatest common factor= 5x because 5x(x+8)= 5x^2+40x

Answer 5

5x =gcf 5x(x+8)

Answer 6

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