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Factorize: x^3 - 2x^2 - x + 2

A(x-2)(x-1)(x+1)
B(x+2)(x-1)(x+1)
C(x-2)(x+1)^2
D(x+2)(x-1)^2

✓ Correct Answer: A(x-2)(x-1)(x+1)

Group as x^2(x-2) - 1(x-2) = (x^2-1)(x-2) = (x-1)(x+1)(x-2).

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