SOLUTION: x3 + ax + 3a + 3x2 The first 3 and the last 2 are the 'to the power numbers' I just cannot shrink them like they should be Sorry. Please show me how this problem is supposed to b

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Question 223276: x3 + ax + 3a + 3x2 The first 3 and the last 2 are the 'to the power numbers' I just cannot shrink them like they should be Sorry.
Please show me how this problem is supposed to be done correctly please.
Use grouping to factor each polynomial completely.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^3 + 3x^2 + ax + 3a ___ (x^3 + 3x^2) + (ax + 3a)

factoring ___ x^2(x + 3) + a(x + 3) ___ (x^2 + a)(x + 3)