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16x^3+8x^2+6x+3 factor by grouping

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Answer:

(2x + 1)(8x² + 3)

Explanation:

given

16x³ + 8x² + 6x + 3 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 8x² (2x + 1) + 3(2x + 1) ← factor out (2x + 1) from each term

= (2x + 1)(8x² + 3)

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