SOLUTION: Fully factor P(x)= 2x^3 +9x^2-6x-5.

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Question 1106677: Fully factor P(x)= 2x^3 +9x^2-6x-5.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Fully factor P(x)= 2x^3 +9x^2-6x-5.
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It's trial and error.
Try the factors of 5, plus and minus.
P(x)= 2x^3 +9x^2-6x-5
Find a zero.
Try P(1), P(-1), P(5), P(-5)