SOLUTION: Please help me factor this completely. 12x^ + 7x +1 12x^2 + 3x + (4x +1) Now what is next?

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Question 438076: Please help me factor this completely.
12x^ + 7x +1
12x^2 + 3x + (4x +1)

Now what is next?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(12x^2 + 3x) + (4x +1)

3x(4x + 1) + 1(4x + 1)

(3x + 1)(4x + 1)