Factoriaing a un factoriseable equation

[inner fiber]

Please @ me

$2x^3-3x^2-2x$

[wise sail]

Moey

[inner fiber]

I do have the answer but it doesn't add to -3

Here i have
$X(2x^2+1)(x-2)$

[wise sail]

Moey

[loud lagoon]

you could try factoring x out first right?

then you would get a quadratic

@inner fiber

[inner fiber]

this is the answer

[inner fiber]

too this

[loud lagoon]

nope its not

[cerulean ruin]

Hmmm…
Isn’t
2x³ - 3x² - 2x = x(2x² - 3x - 2) ?

[junior tinsel]

Here you go @inner fiber

[lavish plinth]

Take out the x and you'll have a nice factorisable quadratic

Nvm
Why not let them learn on their own bro 🥲

[tidal holly]

Please show the original problem, exactly as it was stated to you, with the entire original context. A picture or screenshot is best. If the original problem is not in English, then post it anyway! The additional context might still be helpful. Do your best to provide a translation.

[tidal holly]

As a helper, please do not give out answers that could be copied as a homework solution. Have the student work through the problem themselves and guide them along the way.

[warm basalt]

The power of x was slightly off

[inner fiber]

sorry all i was asleep

[inner fiber]

@junior tinsel -2x1 doesnt = -3
1x-2 doesnt = -3

[inner fiber]

nvm i just used splitting the term, super easy and simple

[inner fiber]

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