Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.8 - Factoring Polynomials Completely - Exercises - Page 407: 11

Answer

$2x(x+1)(x-1)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $= 2x^3-2x$ Factor out $2x$. $= 2x(x^2-1)$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-b^2$. $= 2x(x^2-1^2)$ Use difference of two square pattern $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$. We have $a=x$ and $b=1$. $= 2x(x+1)(x-1)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $2x(x+1)(x-1)$.
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