Answer
$(5x+4)(x^2-2)$
Work Step by Step
Using factoring by grouping, the factored form of the given expression, $
5x^3+4x^2-10x-8
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}
(5x^3+4x^2)-(10x+8)
\\\\=
x^2(5x+4)-2(5x+4)
\\\\=
(5x+4)(x^2-2)
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.1 Introduction to Factoring - 5.1 Exercise Set - Page 310: 52
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
