SOLUTION: Francis said 8x+12=2(4x+6) and it is completely factored. Is she correct? Explain your answer.
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Question 287019: Francis said 8x+12=2(4x+6) and it is completely factored. Is she correct? Explain your answer.
Answer by brucewill(101) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is not fully factored; it is only fully factored when you can factor anymore. There is still a factor of 2 within the parenthesis.
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