Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$5 x ^ { 3 } + 25 x$$

question 502

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Simplify the factors, if possible.
- $$5 x ^ { 3 } + 25 x$$

• A) \(5 x \left( x ^ { 2 } + 20 x \right)\)
• B) \(5 x ^ { 2 } ( x + 5 )\)
• C) \(5 x \left( x ^ { 2 } + 5 \right)\)
• D) \(5 x \left( x ^ { 2 } + 5 x \right)\)

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