SOLUTION: 2a^2 + 1 + 3a

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Question 687418: 2a^2 + 1 + 3a
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2a^2 + 1 + 3a

2a^2 + 3a + 1

2a^2+a+2a+1

(2a^2+a)+(2a+1)

a(2a+1)+(2a+1)

a(2a+1)+1(2a+1)

(a+1)(2a+1)


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Answer:

2a^2 + 1 + 3a

completely factors to

(a+1)(2a+1)