Factor x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 10 completely

Question

Factor completely

Answer 1

x³+2x²-5x-10

factor by grouping and use distributive law:

(x³+2x²)-(5x+10)

x²(x+2)-5(x+2)

(x²-5)(x+2)

(x+√5)(x-√5)(x+2)

Answer 2

Hi Jay ,

Factor completely , (x + 2) ( x^2-5 )