How do you factor by grouping #x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 2#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factoring by Grouping 1 Answer GiĆ³ May 2, 2015 Yoou can collect #x# between the first and third term and #-1# between the second and fourth to get: #x(x^2+2)-1(x^2+2)# now collect #(x^2+2)#: #(x^2+2)(x-1)# Answer link Related questions What is Factoring by Grouping? How do you factor by grouping four-term polynomials and trinomials? Why does factoring polynomials by grouping work? How do you factor #2x+2y+ax+ay#? How do you factor #3x^2+8x+4# by using the grouping method? How do you factor #6x^2-9x+10x-15#? How do you group and factor #4jk-8j^2+5k-10j#? What are the factors of #2m^3+3m^2+4m+6#? How do you factor quadratics by using the grouping method? How do you factor #x^4-2x^3+5x-10#? See all questions in Factoring by Grouping Impact of this question 1316 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License