Question

factor x^3 - x^2 +x -1

Answer 1

First off, let's add parentheses.
(x^3 - x^2) + (x -1)

Answer 2

What have you tried so far

Answer 3

Do you know what our next step is @cl1812

Answer 4

um not really? @ malcolmmcswain

Answer 5

We have to factor out x^2 from x^3-x^2. We can do that like this:
x^2(x-1) +(x-1)

Answer 6

So, now that we have 2 similar terms, what do we do?

Answer 7

I got it. Thanks!

Answer 8

Glad to hear it! :)