SOLUTION: Factoring trinomials for x^3-x^2+2x-2 I am returning to school after a long period and need someone to explain this problem to me...thanks.

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Question 83880: Factoring trinomials for x^3-x^2+2x-2
I am returning to school after a long period and need someone to explain this problem to me...thanks.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factoring trinomials for x^3-x^2+2x-2
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Factor the 1st two and the last two terms separately to get:
= x^2(x-1)+2(x-1)
Factor out the (x-1) common factor:
= (x-1)(x^2+2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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