Question

Factor X^3-2x^2-8x???

Answer 1

x( x-4)(x+2)

Explanation:

x^3-2x^2-8x

First factor out the greatest common factor x

x( x^2 -2x -8)

What 2 numbers multiply to -8 and add to -2

-4*2 = -8

-4+2 = -2

x( x-4)(x+2)