SOLUTION: x^2+3x+2 how would I factor this, meaning how will I break it down to (x+?)(x+?). Please help.

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Question 247251: x^2+3x+2 how would I factor this, meaning how will I break it down to (x+?)(x+?). Please help.
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you need factors of 2 that "combine" to give 3

1 and 2 are factors ___ 1 plus 2 is 3

(x + 1) (x + 2)

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