Question

solve for x:
x^3 - 2x^2 -5x +6 = 0

please show step y step

Answer 1

x^3-2x^2-5x+6=0

put x=1 in equation
1-2-5+6=0
0=0
lhs = rhs
hence x=1

Answer 2

hint

\(x=1\) is a root factor out \(x-1\) see what happens

Answer 3

this is also hit and trial