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Whats the answer to this?-example-1

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Answer:


(x+2)(x+3)

Explanation:

Use the sum-product pattern


x^2+5x+6


x^2+3x+2x+6

Common factor from the two pairs


x^2+3x+2x+6


x(x+3)+2(x+3)

Rewrite in factored form


x(x+3)+2(x+3)


(x+2)(x+3)