(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)