How do you factor by grouping x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 2? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factoring by Grouping 1 Answer GiĆ³ May 2, 2015 Yoou can collect x between the first and third term and -1 between the second and fourth to get: x(x^2+2)-1(x^2+2) now collect (x^2+2): (x^2+2)(x-1) Answer link Related questions What is Factoring by Grouping? How do you factor by grouping four-term polynomials and trinomials? Why does factoring polynomials by grouping work? How do you factor 2x+2y+ax+ay? How do you factor 3x^2+8x+4 by using the grouping method? How do you factor 6x^2-9x+10x-15? How do you group and factor 4jk-8j^2+5k-10j? What are the factors of 2m^3+3m^2+4m+6? How do you factor quadratics by using the grouping method? How do you factor x^4-2x^3+5x-10? See all questions in Factoring by Grouping Impact of this question 1502 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License