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HURRY PLEASE HELP

Factor this trinomial completely.
2x² +8x+6
O A. 2(x - 3)(x - 1)
OB. 2(x+3)(x-1)
OC. 2(x+3)(x+1)
OD. 2(x-3)(x+1)

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Answer:

2(x+3) (x+1)

Explanation:

2x² + 8x + 6

Splitting the middle term (8x)..

2x² + 6x + 2x + 6 =0

x (2x + 6) + 1 (2x + 6)

(2x + 6) (x + 1)

2(x + 3) (x + 1)

Hence, option C. is the correct answer.

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