College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 91: 103

Answer

$x(x^2+1)(x+1)(x-1)$

Work Step by Step

Pull out the greatest common factor. Then use the formula $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$. Then use it again to factor the second set of parentheses completely. $x^5-x$ $x(x^4-1)$ $x(x^2+1)(x^2-1)$ $x(x^2+1)(x+1)(x-1)$
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