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Factor this polynomial completely over the set of complex numbers: f(x)=x^3-x^2-4x+4 Pleaseee answer asap! Thanks!

User Imthi
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Answer:

(x-1) (x-2) (x+2)

Explanation:

1. Factorice x^2 y -4 de la expresion.

x^2(x-1) -4(x-1)

2. Luego, debemos de factorizar x-1 de la expresion.

(x-1)(x^2 -4)

3. Usando a^2 - b^2= (a-b)(a+b) factorice la expresion.

(x-1) (x-2) (x+2)

User Ahsaan Yousuf
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f(x)=(x-1)(x+2)(x-2) over all it equals to zero

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