SOLUTION: how do I factor this polynomial 2x^2+3x+1

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: how do I factor this polynomial 2x^2+3x+1      Log On


   

Question 763487: how do I factor this polynomial
2x^2+3x+1
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^2+3x+1 = (2x+1) * (x+1)
======================================
you could write
2x
x
this gives the 2x^2 term in the polynomial and 1 can only be factored as 1
========================================================================