Question

Factor completely
2x^2+8x+6

Answer 1

To make it easier, factor out 2

2(x^2+4x+3)

Answer 2

I got to there, but then I had gotten stuck as how to go after there.

Answer 3

Okay then find the multiples of 3.

Answer 4

what do you mean?

Answer 5

If you multiply 1 and 3 you get 3.

Answer 6

But what does that have to do with this?
Sorry about my confusion I was absent today in class.

Answer 7

So you're trying to factor \[2(x^{2}+4x+3)\]

Answer 8

So now since you have the multiples of 3.

1 and 3. So now you can plug them in

Answer 9

2(x+1)(x+3)

Answer 10

I see what you mean now! I have to find the factors of 3 but that also equal 4 when added, correct?

Answer 11

Yes!

Answer 12

Thank you so much!

Answer 13

Sorry I'm bad at explaining. -__-

Answer 14

No your not, I just haven't really been taught this yet.Once again, thank you.

Answer 15

You're welcome!