SOLUTION: factor by grouping - x^3+6x^2-2x-12

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Question 350720: factor by grouping - x^3+6x^2-2x-12
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x^3+6x^2-2x-12


x^3 + 6x^2 = group 1


-2x - 12 = group 2


Factor each group individually.


x^3 + 6x^2 becomes x^2(x + 6)


-2x - 12 becomes -2(x + 6)


(x^2 - 2)(x + 6)