Is it possible to factor #y=x^4 + 27x #? If so, what are the factors? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Jun 28, 2016 Yes #y=x^4+27x=x(x+3)(x^2-3x+9)# Explanation: #y=x^4+27x# = #x(x^3+27)# = #x(x^3+3x^2-3x^2-9x+9x+27)# = #x(x^2(x+3)-3x(x+3)+9(x+3))# = #x(x+3)(x^2-3x+9)# Answer link Related questions What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials? How do you factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor? How can a factoring problem be checked? How do you find the greatest common factors of variable expressions? How do you factor #3a+9b+6#? What is the greatest common factor of #a^3-3a^2+4a#? How do you factor #12xy+24xy^2+36xy^3#? How do you find the greatest common factor of #45y^{12}+30y^{10}#? How do you factor #92x^10y^4 - 54x^12y^9#? How do you factor #4x^2+x#? See all questions in Monomial Factors of Polynomials Impact of this question 1341 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License