Question

Can you factor x^2 + 2x ?

Answer 1

factors of \(x\) are \(x\) and \(x\)
factors of \(2x\) are \(2\) and \(x\)

pull the common factor out of the brackets

Answer 2

I don't understand what you mean. I am trying to figure out the rational expression \[\frac{ x^2 + 2x }{ 12x + 54 } - \frac{ 3 - x }{ 8x + 36 }\] So I must start by factoring each equation correct?

Answer 3

\[x^2+2x=xx+2x=x(x+2)\]

Answer 4

factors of \(x^2\)***

Answer 5

thanks!