<PRE><B>Question 281957</B>
Factor by grouping, if possible. Show all necessary work. 
x^3 + 3X^2 - 2x - 6 
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Comment: Usually, when you have 4 terms to factor, you should
think of arranging the 4 terms.
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Your Problem:
x^3-2x + 3x^2-6
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Factor the 1st two and the last two terms separately:
x(x^2-2) + 3(x^2-2)
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Factor againL
(x^2-2)(x+3)
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