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Hi is there any way to factorise this expression?

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It can be factorised if you find the zeros for the equation:

x^3-3x-10=0

Then use the Factor Theorem: A polynomial f(x) has a factor (x-a), if and only if, f(a) = 0. 

So, for 'x^3-3x-10' there is one real zero and two complex.

The real zero is:

So,

Where

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