Question

What method would you use to factor the llowing expression? 3x^(3)-3x^(2)+4x-4

Answer 1

(x - 1)(3x² + 4)

Explanation:

factor by grouping

3x³ - 3x² + 4x - 4 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 3x²(x - 1) + 4(x - 1) ← factor out (x - 1) from each term

= (x - 1)(3x² + 4)