SOLUTION: Factor the four term polynomial by grouping x^3+6x^2+2x+12

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Question 189938: Factor the four term polynomial by grouping
x^3+6x^2+2x+12
Answer by schrammbledeggs(41) About Me  (Show Source):
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First let's group into two parts:


(x^3 + 6x^2) + (2x + 12)


Factor each separately:

x^2 (x + 6) + 2 (x + 6)

And you're done :)