Factor out the GCF from the terms of the polynomial-2x^5-6x^3-16x^2

(-1x^3 - 3x - 8)(2x^2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Note how x^2 is a factor of all three terms of this polynomial.  Also, 2 is a factor of those three terms.  Thus, the GCF is 2x^2.

Dividing -2x^5-6x^3-16x^2 by 2x^2, we get:

(-1x^3 - 3x - 8)(2x^2) (the polynomial in factored form)

y = 2x

step-by-step explanation:

if you divide each number in the sequence, you'll see that they all have a multiple factor of 2. each number in the series, and any other numbers which may continue, will be multiplied by 2. therefore, y is the next number in the sequence, and x is the current one, so, our formula will be y = 2x.

x = -5

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