Question

Can x^2-x be factored?

Answer 1

x(x-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression:

`x^2-x`

Observe that x is common to both terms, therefore:

`\begin{gathered} x^2-x=x\mleft((x^2)/(x)-(x)/(x)\mright) \\ =x(x-1) \end{gathered}`

The factored form is x(x-1).