Identify common factors: Identify common factors in the terms.In the expression 4x+7x2, both terms have an x in common.
Factor out common factor: Factor out the common factor.Factor x out of both terms to get x(4+7x).
Check for further factoring: Check if the remaining expression inside the parentheses can be factored further.The expression 4+7x inside the parentheses cannot be factored further since there are no common factors and it is not a special polynomial (like a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial).
Write final factored form: Write down the final factored form.The completely factored form of the expression is x(4+7x).
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