SOLUTION: Factor the following expressions completely: a. x^3-4x=0 b. 2x^2+7x-15=0

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Question 148473: Factor the following expressions completely:
a. x^3-4x=0
b. 2x^2+7x-15=0

Answer by mangopeeler07(462)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a.

First factor out x. Then you get



Don't stop there!

Then factor and get



OK now you can stop.

b.

Factor the expression



You're done.

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