SOLUTION: How do you factor 2m^2+5m+2 ? If you could help with the whole equation thatd be even better : 4m^2+7m. 1+7M ___________ ! - ___________

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Question 719308: How do you factor 2m^2+5m+2 ?
If you could help with the whole equation thatd be even better :
4m^2+7m. 1+7M
____________ ! - ___________
2m^2+5m+2. 2m^2+5m+2

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Multiply the lead coefficient times the constant term:

Find two factors of 4 that sum to 5: 4 and 1.

Decompose the first degree term:



Factor by grouping:





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