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factor a^2-a-2

Solution

factor

a^{2} - a - 2

Solution

(a + 1) (a - 2)

Solution steps

a^{2} - a - 2

Break the expression into groups

= (a^{2} + a) + (- 2 a - 2)

Factor out

a

from

a^{2} + a : a (a + 1)

Factor out

- 2

from

- 2 a - 2 : - 2 (a + 1)

= a (a + 1) - 2 (a + 1)

Factor out common term

a + 1

= (a + 1) (a - 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor a^2-a-2 ?
The solution to factor a^2-a-2 is (a+1)(a-2)