Question 1161508
{{{3x^3 - 2x^2-7x - 2 }}}

You can try to regroup to look for a factorization.


You can also try synthetic division for root checking.  (Related to using Rational Roots Theorem)


Check for root, -1 for factor x+1, gives quotient 3x^2-5x-2.

Checking that for root,2 for factor x-2, gives quotient 3x+1.


FACTORIZATION:  {{{(x+1)(x-2)(3x+1)}}}

FACTORIZATION:  {{{highlight(highlight((x+1)(x-2)(3x+1)))}}}

Pick the correct choice.  You know the commutative property for multiplication.