Precalculus (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Appendix A - Review - A.3 Polynomials - A.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page A30: 97

Answer

$2(x+1)(3x+1)$

Work Step by Step

Factor out $2$. $6x^2+8x+2=2(3x^2+4x+1)$ Rewrite $4x$ as $3x+1x$. $=2(3x^2+3x+1x+1)$ Group the first two terms together and group the last two terms together. $=2[(3x^2+3x)+(1x+1)]$ Factor out the GCF in each group. $=2[3x(x+1)+1(x+1)]$ Factor out $(x+1)$. $=2(x+1)(3x+1)$ Hence, the completely factored form of the given expression is $2(x+1)(3x+1)$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.