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  1. How do i factor cubic trinomials? - Physics Forums

    Mar 17, 2013 · The discussion revolves around factoring a cubic trinomial represented by the equation x³ - 13x + 12 = 0. The original poster expresses difficulty in understanding the …

  2. How do I factor a trinomial with x^3? - Physics Forums

    Sep 23, 2010 · The discussion focuses on factoring the cubic trinomial X^3 - 4X^2 + 5. It emphasizes that factoring a cubic polynomial is equivalent to finding its roots. The Rational …

  3. How can I factor a 3rd order polynomial using the cubic formula?

    Jul 4, 2012 · The original poster seeks assistance with factoring a third-order polynomial, specifically the expression x^3 + 8x^2 - 21x + 10, in the context of finding eigenvalues of a …

  4. How to factor 3rd degree polynomial with 3 terms - Physics Forums

    Dec 5, 2012 · The discussion revolves around the challenges of factoring a third-degree polynomial with three terms, specifically the polynomial -x^3 + 12x + 16. Participants explore …

  5. Help! Factor Trinomial with X^3: Sample Problem Included

    Sep 23, 2010 · Homework Statement I need help trying to factor a trinomial. It has been a while, and I can't remember how to factor a trinomial with x^3. Please help. Sample problem... X^3 - …

  6. How to factor equations with an exponent of 3 - Physics Forums

    Apr 16, 2005 · Some participants advocate for finding roots through trial and error, specifically testing small integers like 1, 2, and 3. There is mention of a method to factor cubic polynomials …

  7. How do I factor this trinomial - Physics Forums

    Sep 10, 2012 · So I can't find an example in my book that shows how to factor a trinomial like this one: 2 (x)^3 + 3 (x)^2 - 1 I tried finding a number that multiplied...

  8. Step-by-Step Guide to Factoring Polynomials: Solving a Tricky …

    Feb 20, 2006 · The polynomial expression 16a^2 - 24ab + 9b^2 - 25c^2 can be factored using the method of completing the square and recognizing the difference of squares. The first three …

  9. Help with factoring trinomials - Physics Forums

    Jun 28, 2016 · One participant identifies a specific trinomial and attempts to factor it, leading to confusion about the next steps after identifying potential factors. Another participant suggests …

  10. How to Correctly Find the Derivative of a Trinomial

    Aug 9, 2007 · The discussion centers on finding the derivative of the trinomial function y = 0.2x (x - 5.1) (x - 9.1). A user incorrectly applied the product rule by multiplying both the second and …