Question

factorise x³ - 5x + 2​

Answer 1

Answer:

the factor is 3

simple as there is no other variable and hence 3 is give the priority.

Answer 2

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

$x {}^{3} + 0x {}^{2} - 5x + 2 = 0 \\ \\ x {}^{2} (x + 0) - 5x + 2 = 0 \\ \\ if \: x = 2 \\ \\ \\ \\ 2 {}^{2} \times 2 - 5 \times 2 + 2 = 8 - 8 = 0 \\ \\ satisfied$