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Factor this polynomial expression.
2x^2+ 12x + 18

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Answer:
2(x + 3)^2

Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1 - factor the common term and simplify

2x^2 + 12x + 18
2(2x^2/2 + 12x/2 + 18/2)
2(x^2 + 6x + 9)

Step 3 - rewrite

2(x^2 + 6x + 9)
2(x^2 + 2(x)(3) + 3^2)
2(x + 3)^2
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Answer:

2(x+3)^2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2+ 12x + 18=2(x^2+ 6x + 9)=2(x+3)^2

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