Factor the Expression Completely, If Possible

question 33

Short Answer

Factor the expression completely, if possible. Rewrite the expression in standard form and factor out "-1" if needed. If you believe the trinomial will not factor, answer "prime."
x³ - 4x² - 4x + 16

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Definitions:

Income Inelastic

A situation where the demand for a good does not significantly change with a change in consumer's income.

Real Prices

Prices that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power of money over time.

Inflation-Adjusted

Describes values that have been modified to account for changes in the purchasing power of money due to inflation, allowing for comparison over different time periods.

Long-Run Path

The trajectory of economic performance or output when all inputs, including capital and labor, are adjusted to their most efficient state over time.