Identify common factor: Identify the common factor in all terms.The common factor in all terms is (x2+3).
Factor out common factor: Factor out the common factor from each term.The expression can be rewritten as x2+3)$x2−x−2.
Factor quadratic expression: Factor the quadratic expression.We need to factor the quadratic x2−x−2. To do this, we look for two numbers that multiply to −2 and add up to −1. These numbers are −2 and 1.
Write factored form: Write the factored form of the quadratic.The quadratic x2−x−2 can be factored as (x−2)(x+1).
Combine with common factor: Combine the factored quadratic with the common factor.The completely factored form of the original expression is (x2+3)(x−2)(x+1).
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