Algebra Examples

Factor x^3-x^2+x-1
x3-x2+x-1
Step 1
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
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Step 1.1
Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
(x3-x2)+x-1
Step 1.2
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group.
x2(x-1)+1(x-1)
x2(x-1)+1(x-1)
Step 2
Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, x-1.
(x-1)(x2+1)
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