SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms. x³ - 4x² +2x - 8

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Question 94959: Factor the polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms.
x³ - 4x² +2x - 8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the polynomial by grouping the first two terms and the last two terms.
x³ - 4x² +2x - 8
= x^2(x-4) +2(x-4)
= (x-4)(x^2+2)
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Stan H.