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shelly194
Apr 10, 2007, 11:47 AM
algebra factoring x^3-5x^2+x-5=x^2 this is my answer how's it look

shelly194
Apr 10, 2007, 11:48 AM
=x^2

galactus
Apr 10, 2007, 12:17 PM
What are you trying to do? Factor x^{3}-5x^{2}+x-5?

If so, it sure isn't x^2. That's not factoring.

Divide your expression by x-5 and see if it reduces to a quadratic.

If I am misunderstanding, please enlighten me.