SOLUTION: How do you turn the equation, x^2+x+2x+2, into a factored form? I know that 2x+x is 3x. But I don't understand how to turn x^2, 3x, and 2 into a factored form like, a(b+c). The

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Question 846178: How do you turn the equation, x^2+x+2x+2, into a factored form?
I know that 2x+x is 3x. But I don't understand how to turn x^2, 3x, and 2 into a factored form like, a(b+c). They all don't have anything in common except that 3x and x^2 both have a x. But 2 is just let hanging.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You would factor by grouping to get...

x%5E2%2Bx%2B2x%2B2

%28x%5E2%2Bx%29%2B%282x%2B2%29

x%28x%2B1%29%2B%282x%2B2%29

x%28x%2B1%29%2B2%28x%2B1%29

%28x%2B2%29%28x%2B1%29

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.