Factorise (x^2+5x).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x(x+5)\)
In \(x^2+5x\), \(x\) is the common factor of both terms. Taking it out gives \(x(x+5)\), since \(x(x+5)=x^2+5x\). Option \(5(x+1)\) expands to \(5x+5\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: multiply the factors to check whether you get the original expression.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(x(x+5)\)
Why is this the correct answer?
In \(x^2+5x\), \(x\) is the common factor of both terms. Taking it out gives \(x(x+5)\), since \(x(x+5)=x^2+5x\). Option \(5(x+1)\) expands to \(5x+5\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: multiply the factors to check whether you get the original expression.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Factorisation.
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