Question

Factor:
t^3-t^2-2t

Answer 1

should i factor out the ts first?

Answer 2

is t(t+1)(t-2) right or would that be considered factoring completely?

Answer 3

Yeah, we factor out the monomial first.
t(t^2 - t - 2) <- Then factor out binomials
t(t - 2)(t + 1)

Answer 4

so would factoring completely be ok even though they said to factor?

Answer 5

Yeah, I imagine what they are looking for is the completely factored form.

Answer 6

ok thanks

Answer 7

You're welcome. :)