SOLUTION: factor monomials from polynomials 3(x+2)(x-4)+6(x+2)(x+1)

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Question 98446: factor monomials from polynomials
3(x+2)(x-4)+6(x+2)(x+1)
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28x%2B2%29%28x-4%29%2B6%28x%2B2%29%28x%2B1%29 Start with the given polynomial

The only term this polynomial has in common is x%2B2, so factor it out

%28x%2B2%29%283%28x-4%29%2B6%28x%2B1%29%29 Factor out the GCF x%2B2

Answer by mathslover(157) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x+2)(x-4)+6(x+2)(x+1)
=3(x+2)[((x-4 + 2(x+1)]
=3(x+2)( x-4 + 2x +2)
=3(x+2)(3x -2)