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Question 80255This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry
: hello i need help with this problem please!!
3x^3-5x^2-2x

thank you
paige :) This question is from textbook Algebra and Trigonometry

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x^3 - 5x^2 - 2x
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note that there is an x in each term, so factor out x
x(3x^2 - 5x - 2)
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note that 3x^2 - 5x - 2 can be factored, you have:
x(3x + 1)(x - 2)
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You can check it by FOIling (3x+1)(x-2) and multiplying that by x;
You will get the original expression