SOLUTION: the three roots of x3+2x2-x-2=0

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Question 331825: the three roots of x3+2x2-x-2=0
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Group terms:

Factor:



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Roots are:
x ={-2, -1, 1}

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