Factorise the following by taking out the common factor a3 – 3a2 + a – 3

Factorise the following by taking out the common factor

a³ – 3a² + a – 3

Sum

a² – 3a² + a – 3 = a²(a – 3) + 1(a – 3) ...[∴ Grouping the terms suitably]

= (a – 3)(a² + 1)

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Chapter 3: Algebra - Exercise 3.4 [Page 96]

Chapter 3 Algebra
Exercise 3.4 | Q 1. (viii) | Page 96

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