SOLUTION: Factor each polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms. x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x - 8

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Question 92358: Factor each polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms.
x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x - 8

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given cubic polynomial

Group like terms

Factor out out of the first group and 2 out of the second group

Combine like terms

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