Question

Factorize: (i)x^3 + x^2 – 4 x - 4. (ii) t^3 + 2 t^2 - 23 t -60

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 4 = (x + 1)(x^2 - 4)

= (x + 1)(x - 2)(x + 2)

t^3 + 2t^2 - 23t - 60 =

= (t + 4)(t^2 - 2t - 15)

= (t + 4)(t + 3)(t - 5)