document.write( "Question 951699: How do I factor this polynomial? I am studying for the Compass Test \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Which of the following is a factor of
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Algebra.Com's Answer #581252 by MathLover1(20850)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"+%28x%5E2%2Bx%29-%286x%2B6+%29\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"+x%28x%2B1%29-6%28x%2B1+%29\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"+%28x-6%29%28x%2B1+%29\"\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "answer is: B. \"%28x-6%29\"
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