SOLUTION: How do you turn the equation, x^2+x+2x+2, into a factored form? I know that 2x+x is 3x. But I don't understand how to turn x^2, 3x, and 2 into a factored form like, a(b+c). The

Question 846178: How do you turn the equation, x^2+x+2x+2, into a factored form?
I know that 2x+x is 3x. But I don't understand how to turn x^2, 3x, and 2 into a factored form like, a(b+c). They all don't have anything in common except that 3x and x^2 both have a x. But 2 is just let hanging.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You would factor by grouping to get...

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
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