SOLUTION: I am learning about Factoring, here is the instruction State what methods you will use and then demonstrate the methods on your problems, explaining the process as you go. Discuss

Question 777988: I am learning about Factoring, here is the instruction
State what methods you will use and then demonstrate the methods on your problems, explaining the process as you go. Discuss any particular challenges those particular polynomials posed for the factoring.
here is my problem:
-a^3 -2a^2 -a
so is 2 x 1 the greatest common factor? How do I factor this

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-a^3 -2a^2 -a
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Common Factor: -a
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= -a[a^2 + 2a +1]
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Factor Again::
= -a(a+1)^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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