Question

-16x^{5}=4x^{3} * ( ???)

Answer 1

\[\Large -16x^{5}=4x^3(-4x^2)\]

Answer 2

Notice how the coefficients 4 and -4 multiply to -16

Answer 3

also, notice how the exponents 3 and 2 add up to 5

Answer 4

So you're using this line of thinking in reverse

Answer 5

thank you so much..im glad i found this group. Wish i could get medals, but i suck in algebra

Answer 6

that's ok and you'll get better at it with more practice