Factor
\left(a+2\right)\left(a-1\right)^{2}
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\left(a+2\right)\left(a-1\right)^{2}
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\left(a+2\right)\left(a^{2}-2a+1\right)
By Rational Root Theorem, all rational roots of a polynomial are in the form \frac{p}{q}, where p divides the constant term 2 and q divides the leading coefficient 1. One such root is -2. Factor the polynomial by dividing it by a+2.
\left(a-1\right)^{2}
Consider a^{2}-2a+1. Use the perfect square formula, p^{2}-2pq+q^{2}=\left(p-q\right)^{2}, where p=a and q=1.
\left(a+2\right)\left(a-1\right)^{2}
Rewrite the complete factored expression.
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