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What is x3+3x2-x-3 factor by grouping

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x^3+3x^2-x-3


x^2(x+3)-x-3


x^2(x+3)-(x+3)


\boxed{\boxed{(x+3)(x^2-1)}}
User Ben Southgate
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x3 + 3x2-x-3=0
x2(x+3)-(x+3)=0
(x2-1)(x+3)=0
x2-1=0
(x-1)(x+1)=0
x=1
x=-1

x+3=0
x=-3
User Dorianne
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