Question

factor the expression completely. $7x^{2}+5x^{4}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify greatest common factor

The GCF of $7x^2$ and $5x^4$ is $x^2$.

Step2: Factor out the GCF

Divide each term by $x^2$ and write as a product.
$7x^2 + 5x^4 = x^2(7 + 5x^2)$

Answer:

$x^2(5x^2 + 7)$