i know how to factor but i'm not a genius at it already so can a genius help me how to do this problem step by step. once i see how to do it i can catch on. i have ten problems like this but i only need one example- here it goes math genius 10points to the best answerer.
I NEED HELP ON THIS ONE ALSO
x^5+x^3-6x
factor completely
2007-10-08 15:32:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
x^5 + x^3 - 6x
First common factor is 'x' remove:
x(x^4 + x^2 - 6)
Next binomial factors are:
x(x^2 + 3)(x^2 - 2)
2007-10-08 15:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First take out one x:
x(x^4+x^2-6)
Then factor the problem on the inside of the parantheses (using FOIL):
x(x^2-2)(x^2+3)
2007-10-08 22:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by Iran M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
x (x^4 + x^2 -6)
x (x^2 + 3)(x^2 - 2)
2007-10-08 22:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋