On a test, leo is asked to completely factor the polynomial 3x3 – 3x 5x2 – 5. he uses double grouping to get (x2 – 1)(3x 5). has he factored the polynomial completely? explain.

Verified Answer :

No, Leo's answer is not a product of prime polynomials because x2 – 1 can be factored. This is a difference of squares. He should continue factoring to get

(x – 1)(x + 1)(3x + 5).

The complete factorisation of the given polynomial equation  \(3x^3-3x+5x^2-5\) can be carried out by using the arithmetic operation and after factorisation the output is \((x-1)(3x+5)(x+1)\) ,therefore, it can be say that Leo not factor the polynomial completely.

Given :

Polynomial Equation - \(3x^3-3x+5x^2-5\)

To completely factorise the given polynomial equation  \(3x^3-3x+5x^2-5\) following steps can be use:

Step 1 - Rewrite the given equation.

\(=3x^3+5x^2-3x-5\)

Step 2 - Find the greatest common factor.

\(=3x^3+5x^2-3x-5\)

\(=3x^3-3x^2+8x^2-8x+5x-5\)

\(=3x^2(x-1)+8x(x-1)+5(x-1)\)

Step 3 - Take the common term out.

\(=(x-1)(3x^2+8x+5)\)

Step 4 - Now, factorise the equation \((3x^2+8x+5)\).

\(=(x-1)(3x^2+5x+3x+5)\)

\(=(x-1)(x(3x+5)+1(3x+5))\)

Step 5 - Take the common term out.

\(=(x-1)(3x+5)(x+1)\)

From the above steps it can be concluded that Leo does not factor the polynomial completely.

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