SOLUTION: How do I factor w^2+2w+4? I have tried to (w+ ) (w+ ) but I cannot find what would multiply to 4 but add to 2.

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Question 542246: How do I factor w^2+2w+4? I have tried to (w+ ) (w+ ) but I cannot find what would multiply to 4 but add to 2.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I factor w^2+2w+4? I have tried to (w+ ) (w+ ) but I cannot find what would multiply to 4 but add to 2.
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It can't be factored with integers --> prime.

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