Question

a) Identify the common factor in the expression x4 -5x3 -24x2

Answer 1

Answer:

${x}^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

${x}^{2} ( {x}^{2} - 5x - 24)$

The common factor is

${x}^{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

x^2 is the common factor