The method of factorization is used to find the roots of a given polynomial. Roots are the solutions of the function. Graphically, these roots are where the curve passes the x-axis. The first step to do is to find the common factor of the equation. That would be x. So you place it outside of the parenthesis.
x³-4x²+45x = x(x² - 4x + 45)
If you solve the quadratic equation inside the parenthesis using the quadratic formula, the roots are imaginary. Therefore, the quadratic equation is already a prime polynomial.
If you draw a graph or use a graphing calculator the points and then connect them you will see that the y-intercept is 7 and the slope is 5/1. Slope intercpt form is y=mx+b. So the equation is y=5x+7.
