Question

use the grouping to simplify the following
x^2+4x+2x+8

A. (x+4)(x+8)
B. (x+4)(x+2)
C. (3x+4)
D. 7x+8

Answer 1

With this problem, it seems like you're factoring. What you have to do is to first add like terms together. Can you find the two of them? @trever74

Answer 2

x^2+6x+8 ?

Answer 3

right, that's good so far. Then, find one number that factors into 8 and adds to 6. What I'm trying to say is, we should factor the 8 first.

The possible factors are:
1 8
2 4

Out of these two sets, which one will also add up to 6?

Answer 4

Trever you there bruh?

Answer 5

confused lol

Answer 6

x^2 = x*x you can eliminate C and D
what are the factors of 8 that when you add you get 6
4, 2
x^2 + 4x + 2X + 8
x(x+2) + 4(x +2)
(x +4)(x+2)

Answer 7

ohh okay i seee now

Answer 8

thanks