Question

Write the expression x2 + 5x + 6 as a product of two linear expressions. Show your work and justify each step.

Answer 1

they want you to factor
\[ x^2 +5x+6\]

start by listing the pairs of factors of +6:
1,6
2,3

then look for the pair that add up to 5

Answer 2

x2+5x+6
a=1,b=5,c=6

Answer 3

(x2+2x+3x+6)
(x+3)(x+2)