Identify Common Factor: Identify the common factor in all terms.Looking at the expression x2(x+8)−3x(x+8)−10(x+8), we can see that (x+8) is a common factor in each term.
Factor Out Common Factor: Factor out the common factor (x+8). We take (x+8) out of each term, which gives us (x+8)(x2−3x−10).
Factor Quadratic Expression: Factor the quadratic expression.Now we need to factor the quadratic x2−3x−10. We look for two numbers that multiply to −10 and add up to −3. These numbers are −5 and +2.
Write Factored Form: Write the factored form of the quadratic.The quadratic x2−3x−10factors into (x−5)(x+2).
Combine Factored Expressions: Combine the factored quadratic with the common factor.The completely factored form of the original expression is (x+8)(x−5)(x+2).
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