What do you want done with it ?
expand it or factor further?
It would make sense to factor it
(x-1)(x^3 + x^2 + x)
=(x-1)(x)(x^2 - x + 1)
= x(x^3 - 1)
( you would have to know the difference of cubes factoring pattern)
50. (x-1)(x^3 + x^2 + x) =?
Thanks
-MC
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It says to subtract it..
-MC
-MC
You posted it as
(x-1)(x^3 + x^2 + x) =?
there is no subtraction here.
PLease post the question as it appeared in your text or worksheet.
(x-1)(x^3 + x^2 + x) =?
there is no subtraction here.
PLease post the question as it appeared in your text or worksheet.