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: 3

Answer

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

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $= x^3+x^2+2x+2$ Group the terms. $= (x^3+x^2)+(2x+2)$ Factor each group. $= x^2(x+1)+2(x+1)$ Factor out $(x+1)$. $= (x+1)(x^2+2)$ Hence, the complete factor of the polynomial is $(x+1)(x^2+2)$.
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