Question

How to factor q(x) =x^5-3x^4+3x^3+x^2-4x+2

Answer 1

All I really need Is the first step!

Answer 2

Use factor theorem.
q(1) = (1)^5 - 3(1)^4 + 3(1)^3 + (1)^2 -4(1) + 2
= 1 - 3 + 3 +1 - 4 + 2
= 0
So, (x-1) is a factor of q(x)
Can you continue?

Answer 3

Yeas thank you!

Answer 4

Yes*