SOLUTION: can you please help me? 2x^3+3x^2-2x-3 i have no idea where to start except that you need two sets of ()

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2x^3+3x^2-2x-3
i have no idea where to start except that you need two sets of ()
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^3+3x^2-2x-3
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Frequently, when you have four terms and are asked to
factor, The procedure involves factoring the 1st two
terms and then the last two terms separaely.
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x^2(2x+3)-(2x+3)
= (2x+3)(x^2-1)
= (2x+3)(x-1)(x+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.