SOLUTION: Completely factor the expression: x^3+2x^2-4x-8

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Question 213937: Completely factor the expression:
x^3+2x^2-4x-8
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x^3 + 2x^2) - (4x + 8)

x^2 (x + 2) - 4 (x + 2)

(x^2 - 4) (x + 2)

(x + 2) (x - 2) (x + 2)