document.write( "Question 55701: x^3-2x^2-x+2 please help factor \n" ); document.write( "

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$\"x%5E3-2x%5E2-x%2B2\"$ When you have four terms that is a hint that you may need to factor by grouping.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x%5E3-2x%5E2%29%2B%28-x%2B2%29\"$ Factor the GCF from each parenthesis, that will make them match:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%5E2%28x-2%29-1%28x-2%29\"$ Factor out the common factor of x-2
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x-2%29%28x%5E2-1%29\"$ Notice that there is a difference of squares in the 2nd set of parenthesis and factor.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x-2%29%28x-1%29%28x%2B1%29\"$
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