Question

factor the polynomial.
x^2+4x

Answer 1

Write \(x^2+4x\) as: \(x\cdot x+4 \cdot x\).

Can you spot the common factor?
Put it outside of two brackets, so you get something like: \(a(b+c)\)

Answer 2

the common factor is x right?

Answer 3

Yes, it is!