Question

question
factor the expression completely.
$5x^2 - 7x$
answer - attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the GCF

The terms are \(5x^2\) and \(-7x\). The greatest common factor (GCF) of the coefficients \(5\) and \(7\) is \(1\), and the GCF of \(x^2\) and \(x\) is \(x\). So the GCF is \(x\).

Step2: Factor out the GCF

Factor \(x\) out of \(5x^2 - 7x\): \(x(5x - 7)\)

Answer:

\(x(5x - 7)\)