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Can x^2-x be factored?

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Answer:

x(x-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression:


x^2-x

Observe that x is common to both terms, therefore:


\begin{gathered} x^2-x=x\mleft((x^2)/(x)-(x)/(x)\mright) \\ =x(x-1) \end{gathered}

The factored form is x(x-1).

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