Factor the Expression Completely $( x - 1 ) ^ { 5 / 2 } - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 3 / 2 }$

question 85

Essay

Factor the expression completely. Begin by factoring out the lowest power of each common factor. $( x - 1 ) ^ { 5 / 2 } - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 3 / 2 }$

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