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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 12

In Exercises 11–16, factor by grouping. x3−3x2+4x−12

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Group the terms into two pairs: \( (x^3 - 3x^2) + (4x - 12) \).
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group: \( x^2(x - 3) + 4(x - 3) \).
Notice that \( (x - 3) \) is a common factor in both terms. Factor \( (x - 3) \) out: \( (x - 3)(x^2 + 4) \).
Verify the factorization by distributing \( (x - 3) \) back into \( (x^2 + 4) \) to ensure it equals the original expression.
The expression is now factored as \( (x - 3)(x^2 + 4) \). This is the final factored form.

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