SOLUTION: I have tried to factor this equation several times, and cannot seem to figure it out. x^4 + 2x^3 - 3x - 6. How do you factor this expression?

SOLUTION: I have tried to factor this equation several times, and cannot seem to figure it out. x^4 + 2x^3 - 3x - 6. How do you factor this expression?

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Question 93155: I have tried to factor this equation several times, and cannot seem to figure it out. x^4 + 2x^3 - 3x - 6. How do you factor this expression?
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^4+2x^3-3x-6
x^3(x+2)-3(x+2)
(x^3-3)(x+2)

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