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X squared plus 5x plus 6 in a factor of binomials

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Answer:

(x + 3)(x + 2)

Explanation:

Given

x² + 5x + 6

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 6) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 5)

The factors are + 3 and + 2 , since

3 × 2 = 6 and 3 + 2 = 5 , thus

x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 3)(x + 2)

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