Question

factor this function x^3-2x^2+1 using substitution method. thanks

Answer 1

put x = 1 and see if it works equals zero

Answer 2

yeah does equal 0 but when I calculated its (x-1)(x^2-x1) so how is that done?

Answer 3

ok, if (x-1) is one of the factor of x^3-2x^2+1 then what is the other ? are you familiar with lo division or Horner's diagram ?

Answer 4

* long division

Answer 5

do you have time to show me how to do it in long division?

Answer 6

lt like divides 2 ordinary numbers.

Answer 7

first, what is x^3 divided by x ?