SOLUTION: Use grouping to factor the polynomial. x^3 + ax + 3a + 3x^2

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Question 76483: Use grouping to factor the polynomial.
x^3 + ax + 3a + 3x^2

Answer by Cintchr(481)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

factor an x out of the first pair and a 3 out of the second pair

x^2+a is the same thing as a+x^2 ... rewrite it as such

factor out x^2+a

Done

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