Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Sections 5.1-5.7 - Integrated Review - Operations on Polynomials and Factoring Strategies - Page 313: 54

Answer

$(2a-1)(a^4+3)$

Work Step by Step

Using factoring by grouping, then, \begin{array}{l} 2a^5-a^4+6a-3 \\= (2a^5-a^4)+(6a-3) \\= a^4(2a-1)+3(2a-1) \\= (2a-1)(a^4+3) .\end{array}
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