Question

How do you factor `x^5 + 2x^4 - 3x^3`?

Answer 1

`x^3(x+3)(x-1)`

Explanation:

To factor `x^5 + 2x^4 - 3x^3` completely begin by factoring out the common factor `x^3`

`x^3(x^2+2x-3)`
now factor the trinomial using
`(3)(-1) = -3`
`3-1 = 2`
`(x+3)(x-1)`

`x^3(x+3)(x-1)`