Use the grouping method to factor the polynomial below completely. x3-5x2+3x-15
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the equation:
x^3-5x^2+3x-15
Factor the equation.
Solution:
In order to factor the equation, we first group the values into two groups.
= x^3-5x^2+3x-15
= (x^3-5x^2)+ (3x-15)
Factor out the greatest common factor which is x^2 from the 1st group and 3 from the seconds group.
= x^2 ( x -5 ) + 3 (x - 5)
Final answer:
= x^2 ( x -5 ) + 3 (x - 5)