twofear24 twofear24
  • 10-03-2021
  • Mathematics
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Factor completely:
x^3 - x^2 - 6x

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helpy56 helpy56
  • 10-03-2021

Answer:

[tex]x(x-3)(x+2)[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

[tex]GCF=x[/tex]

2. Factor out the GCF and simplify.

[tex]x(x^{2} -x-6)[/tex]

3. Factor [tex]x^{2} -x-6.[/tex]

Which two numbers add up to -1 and multiply to -6?

-3 and 2

Rewrite the expression using the numbers above.

[tex](x-3)(x+2)[/tex]

4. Done!

[tex]x(x-3)(x+2)[/tex]

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