SOLUTION: How do you factor out x^3-x^2-6x? HELP PLEASE!

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Question 770331: How do you factor out x^3-x^2-6x? HELP PLEASE!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you factor out x^3-x^2-6x?
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Divide by x
= x%2A%28x%5E2+-+x+-+6%29
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To factor x%5E2+-+x+-+6:
Find a pair of factors of 6 that differ by 1.
One is negative, one is positive.