Factor completely. -x5 + 4x4 - 45x3 A) x3(x - 5)(x + 9) B) x3(x + 5)(x + 9) C) x3(x - 5)(x - 9) D) x-5(x² + 4x - 45)

Name: Factor completely. -x5 + 4x4 - 45x3 A) x3(x - 5)(x + 9) B) x3(x + 5)(x + 9) C) x3(x - 5)(x - 9) D) x-5(x 2 + 4x - 45)
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First, factor out the greatest common factor, which is $x^3$, resulting in $x^3(x^2 + 4x - 45)$. Then, factor the quadratic equation inside the parenthesis to get $x^3(x - 5)(x + 9)$.

Factor Completely. -X5 + 4x4 - 45x3