SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms. x^5+x^3-2x^2-2 Thanks for all your help these ones are really stumping me...

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Question 105102: Factor the polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms.
x^5+x^3-2x^2-2
Thanks for all your help these ones are really stumping me...
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^5+x^3-2x^2-2
%28%28x%5E3%29%28x%5E2%2B1%29-%282%29%28x%5E2%2B1%29%29
%28%28x%5E3-2%29%28x%5E2%2B1%29%29