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factor k^2+k-2

Solution

factor

k^{2} + k - 2

Solution

(k - 1) (k + 2)

Solution steps

k^{2} + k - 2

Break the expression into groups

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

Factor out

k

from

k^{2} - k : k (k - 1)

Factor out

2

from

2 k - 2 : 2 (k - 1)

= k (k - 1) + 2 (k - 1)

Factor out common term

k - 1

= (k - 1) (k + 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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