Question

The polynomial 2x3 − 5x2 + 4x − 10 is split into two groups, 2x3 + 4x and −5x2 − 10. The GCFs of each group is then factored out.

Answer 1

(x² + 2)(2x - 5)

Explanation:

assuming the expression has to be factorised

2x³ - 5x² + 4x - 10 ← rearranging terms as indicated

= 2x³ + 4x - 5x² - 10 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 2x(x² + 2) - 5(x² + 2) ← factor out (x² + 2) from each term

= (x² + 2)(2x - 5) ← in factored form