Perhaps the HARDEST factoring problem on Reddit: Factor x^7+x^5+1

How can we factor this polynomial x^7+x^5+1? Is it just (x^7+x^5+1)(1)? This isn't a usual factoring problem that you will encounter in your algebra 2 class but it's quite interesting. The key is to use factor by grouping, but before that, you might need more terms... Subscribe to ‪@bprpmathbasics‬ for more algebra tutorials to help you master all the basics of math! This question from Reddit r/mathmemes:   / fq3e8izpdp   ----------------------------- I help students master the basics of math. You can show your support and help me create even better content by becoming a patron on Patreon 👉   / blackpenredpen  . Get your "algebra" t-shirt 👉 https://amzn.to/3A8Ed4k Every bit of support means the world to me and motivates me to keep bringing you the best math lessons! Thank you! ----------------------------- #math #algebra #mathtutorials