Factor x^2-x

Problem

x2−x

Solution

1. Identify the common factor in both terms of the expression.

2. Determine that both x2 and x are divisible by x

3. Factor out the greatest common factor, which is x from each term.

4. Divide each term by x to find the remaining expression inside the parentheses: (x2)/x=x and x/x=1

Final Answer

x2−x=x*(x−1)

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