SOLUTION: How do you factor {{{ x^3/2 - x^1/2 }}}

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Question 507889: How do you factor +x%5E3%2F2+-+x%5E1%2F2+
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x^3/2 - x^1/2
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common factor: x^(1/2)
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= (x^(1/2))[x-1]
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Cheers,
Stan H.