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Writing Polynomial Functions from Complex Roots

Question 5 • [INMT3] Integrated Math 3 Sem 1 (26-27)

Factor x3 + 3x2 + 2x completely.

Answer
A
x(x2 + 3x + 2)
B
x(x + 1)(x + 2)
C
x(x – 1)(x – 2)

Explanation

First factor out the greatest common factor, x: x³ + 3x² + 2x = x(x² + 3x + 2). The quadratic factors as (x + 1)(x + 2), because 1 · 2 = 2 and 1 + 2 = 3. Thus the complete factorization is x(x + 1)(x + 2), choice B.

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