Question

P(x) = x³- 2x² + 5x.
factor p completely

Answer 1

P(x) = x (x²- 2x + 5)

Explanation:

First factor x out:

P(x) = x (x²- 2x + 5)

Then, try to simplify (x²- 2x + 5):

However, there is no way to further simplify.

So, the answer should be x (x²- 2x + 5).