SOLUTION: factor by grouping: x^3 + 9x^2 - 2x - 18

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Question 439112: factor by grouping: x^3 + 9x^2 - 2x - 18
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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factor by grouping: x^3 + 9x^2 - 2x - 18
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x^2(x+9)-2(x+9)
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= (x+9)(x^2-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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