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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)