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Does anyone k ow what I’m supposed to do?

Does anyone k ow what I’m supposed to do?-example-1
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(x + 3 )(2x + 5)

consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant which sum to give the coefficient of the x term

consider the factors of the product 2 × 15 = 30 which sum to give + 11

these are + 6 and + 5

split the middle term using these factors

2x² + 6x + 5x + 15 ( factor by grouping )

= 2x(x + 3 ) + 5(x + 3 ) ( factor out (x + 3) )

= (x + 3)(2x + 5) ← in factored form


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