Algebra-2

To factor the expression

we can start by factoring out the common factor, which is x:

Next, we need to factor the quadratic ( ). We need to find two numbers that multiply to -4 (the constant term) and add to -3 (the coefficient of x).

The pairs of factors of -4 are:

1 and -4

-1 and 4

2 and -2

The pair that adds up to -3 is 1 and -4.

Thus, we can factor (

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