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How do you factor #x^5 + 2x^4 - 3x^3#?

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Mar 23, 2016

#x^3(x+3)(x-1)#

Explanation:

To factor #x^5 + 2x^4 - 3x^3# completely begin by factoring out the common factor #x^3#

#x^3(x^2+2x-3)#
now factor the trinomial using
#(3)(-1) = -3#
#3-1 = 2#
#(x+3)(x-1)#

#x^3(x+3)(x-1)#

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