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Why can't x2+4x+1 be factored​

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Answer:

x² + 4x + 1 cannot be factored

Explanation:

x² + 4x + 1 cannot be factored because the multiples of 1 (which are 1 and 1) must add to 4, which it doesn't.

An example of one that is factorisable is

x² + 6x + 9

Multiples of 9 which add to 6 are 3 and 3

(x + 3)(x + 3) or (x + 3)²

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