Factor x^2-7x

Problem

x2−7*x

Solution

1. Identify the common factor in both terms of the expression.

2. Determine that both x2 and −7*x share a common factor of x

3. Factor out the greatest common factor x from each term.

4. Divide each term by x to find the remaining expression inside the parentheses: (x2)/x=x and (−7*x)/x=−7

Final Answer

x2−7*x=x*(x−7)

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