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Factorise x3-2x2-x+2


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Step 1: Polynomial

A polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponent on any variable is a whole number. Polynomial’s degree is the highest or the greatest power of a variable in a polynomial equation.

  • A polynomial can be written as the product of its factors having a degree less than or equal to the original polynomial.
  • The process of factoring is called factorization of polynomials.

Step 2: Factorization of the polynomial x3-2x2-x+2

x3-2x2-x+2=x2(x-2)-1(x-2)=(x-2)(x2-1)=(x-2)(x2-12)=(x-2)(x-1)(x+1)[a2-b2=(a+b)(a-b)]

Hence, the factors of the given polynomial x3-2x2-x+2 are (x-1),(x+1) and x-2.


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