Answer:
2(3x + 1)(x + 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
6x² + 8x + 2
Multiply the coefficient of x² and the constant: 6 x 2 = 12
Find factors of 12 that sum to make the coefficient of x (8): 2 and 6
Therefore,
6x² + 8x + 2
= 6x² + 6x + 2x + 2
= 6x(x + 1)+2(x + 1)
= (6x + 2)(x + 1)
= 2(3x + 1)(x + 1)
