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factor the expression completely.
$7x^2 + 5x^4$
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the GCF

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of \(7x^2\) and \(5x^4\). The GCF of the coefficients 7 and 5 is 1, and the GCF of \(x^2\) and \(x^4\) is \(x^2\). So the GCF is \(x^2\).

Step2: Factor out the GCF

Factor out \(x^2\) from each term: \(7x^2 + 5x^4 = x^2(7 + 5x^2)\)

Answer:

\(x^2(5x^2 + 7)\)