Use the grouping method to factor the polynomial below completely. Use the caret symbol ( ^ ) to write exponents; for example, enter x2 as x^2.

2x4 + 4x3 + 6x2

Question

Use the grouping method to factor the polynomial below completely. Use the caret symbol ( ^ ) to write exponents; for example, enter x2 as x^2.



2x4 + 4x3 + 6x2

campbell_st · Answer

well what are the common factors for each term...?

anonymous · Answer

2x^2? im not good at algebra

campbell_st · Answer

yep good start

campbell_st · Answer

but they are asking you to group so split the last term 6x^2 into 2x^2 + 4x^2

then it may be easier to group

campbell_st · Answer

so your equation is 

$$2x^4 + 2x^2  + 4x^3 +4x^2$$

which doesn't make a lot of sense as to why you have to use grouping... to factor...

anonymous · Answer

I honestly don't know either, I jut copied what it said, I didn't understand it.

campbell_st · Answer

well for mine the factored solution is 

$$2x^2(x^2 + 2x + 3)$$

end of question

anonymous · Answer

Alright then, thanks.