5x2 - 16x + 12 = 5x2 - 10x - 6x +12 = 5x(x - 2) - 6(x - 2) = (x - 2)(5x - 6)
Whether or not these are in descending order depends on the value of x.
5x2 + 16x + 12 = (5x + 6)(x + 2)
Factor the polynomial x2 - 10x + 25. Enter each factor as a polynomial in descending order.
The polynomial IS written in descending order.
(x + 8)(x + 1)
(x-2)(x-3)
(x-3)(x+8)
(x - 3)(x - 3)
(3x + 4)(3x + 4)
(x-4) (x+7)
2x+5x-24 7x2-24
(x+8)(x-5)
(x+1)(x+9)
(x + 8)(x + 1)