Question

what is the complete factorization of the polynomial below?
x^3 - 4x^2 + x - 4

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x-4)(x^2+1)$

Step-by-step explanation:

• $x^3-4x^2+x-4$

• $=x^2(x-4)+1(x-4)$

• $=(x-4)(x^2+1)$