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Write in factored form by factoring out the greatest common factor.$5 x^{5}+25 x^{4}-20 x^{3}$
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The GCF of the coefficients 5, 25, and -20 is 5. The GCF of the variables $x^{5}$, $x^{4}$, and $x^{3}$ is $x^{3}$ because it has the least exponent. So, the GCF of the expression is $5x^{3}$. Show more…
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