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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.
2%284x%2B6%29 = 4%282x%2B3%29