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Factor the following polynomials. b x^2+5x+6

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Explanation:


{x}^(2) + 5x + 6 \\ \\ = {x}^(2) + 2x + 3x + 6 \\ \\ = x(x + 2) + 3(x + 2) \\ \\ = (x + 2)(x + 3) \\

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Answer:

x² + 5x + 6 = (x+2)(x+3)

Explanation:

x² + 5x + 6 = x² + 2x + 3x + 6

= (x² + 2x) + (3x + 6)

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

= (x+2)(x+3)

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