Question

Can I simplify this any further? ...
(x+1)^2 (-2(x+1) + 3(x-1))
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(x-1)^3

Answer 1

\[\frac{ (x+1)^2(x-5) }{ (x-1)^3 }\]

Answer 2

Yes.

Answer 3

Thats the simplest form?

Answer 4

And then how can I solve for x, setting it all = 0 ?

Answer 5

Set the numerator to zero and then solve it for x.
x = -1 and x = 5

Answer 6

Ohh right!! Thanks so much @robtobey :)

Answer 7

Your welcome.