Question

Factor Completely: x^5-x^4+3x-3=?

Answer 1

(x-1) (x^4+3)

Explanation:

x^5-x^4+3x-3

We will factor by grouping

x^5-x^4+ 3x-3

From the first group factor out x^4 and the second group factor out 3

x^4 (x-1) + 3(x-1)

Now factor out (x-1)

(x-1) (x^4+3)