Question

My son needs help and I do too 2Xexp4 + 5X

Answer 1

1. Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
GCF=x

2. Factor out the GCF (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)
x(2x^4/x + 5x/x) <---Fraction inside parenthesis. 

3. Simplify each term in parentheses. 
Answer is x(2x^3+5) 

I hope this helps.