does anyone get math? (factoring)

[takeabreathx3]

i do not get it at all and i'm somewhat failing and can't afford to go to summer school.

http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=ata&wcsuffix=0952

that's some of the example problems.
could you explain one?
thank you soo soo soo much if you could.

 

[PigletGurl]

Sure!

Factor x^8 + x^3.

The greatest common factor is x^3. So you take that out giving you: x^3(x^5 + 1)
Note: when you multiply variables with exponents, you have to add the exponents.

Factor 16x^3 – 28x^6

The greatest common factor is: 4x^3. (because 4 x 4 = 16, and 7 x 4 = 28)
therefore after taking that out you get: 4x^3(4 + 7x^3)

These examples should help you do the rest.

 

[takeabreathx3]

omgsh thank you so so so much!