SOLUTION: I need help with solving the problem: x to the third power minus x = 2x to the second power minus 2. If I move everything to one side and then factor it out, and equal them to zer

Question 673603: I need help with solving the problem: x to the third power minus x = 2x to the second power minus 2.
If I move everything to one side and then factor it out, and equal them to zero, is that solving it?
Answer by MathTherapy(10556) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I need help with solving the problem: x to the third power minus x = 2x to the second power minus 2.
If I move everything to one side and then factor it out, and equal them to zero, is that solving it?

No, that�s not solving it. You need to do more, as follows:

(x - 1)(x + 1)(x � 2) = 0

, OR , OR

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