Question

Factor completely x^3+8x^2-3x-24

Answer 1

(x + 8) • (x2 - 3)

Explanation:

Answer 2

(x+8)(x^2-3)

Explanation:

First you need to factor out the greatest common factor from each group.

x^2(x+8) - 3(x+8)

Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, x+8.

( x + 8 ) ( x ^2-3 )