Question

Use the grouping method to factor the polynomial below completely.

x3 + 2x2 + 3x + 6
A. (x2 + 2)(x+3)
B. (x2 + 3)(x+3)
C. (x2 + 2)(x + 2)
D. (x + 3)(+ 2)

Answer 1

D. (x2 + 3)(x+ 2)

Explanation:

When x3 + 2x2 + 3x + 6 is grouped, it is simplified to (x2 + 3)(x + 2).