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Factorise 3x² + 8x + 4.

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Answer:

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

User Sush
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(3x+2)(x+2)

Explanation:

How to solve your problem

3x² + 8x + 4

1. Grouping

Use the sum-product pattern

3x² + 8x + 4

3x² + 6x + 2x + 4

2. Common factor from the two pairs

3x² + 6x + 2x + 4

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

3. Rewrite in factored form

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

(3x+2)(x+2)

Solution

(3x+2)(x+2)

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