Question

can x^2-x be factored?

Answer 1

Answer:

x(x-1)

Explanation:

Given the expression:

$x^2-x$

Observe that x is common to both terms, therefore:

$\begin{gathered} x^2-x=x\mleft(\frac{x^2}{x}-\frac{x}{x}\mright) \\ =x(x-1) \end{gathered}$

The factored form is x(x-1).