Question 59662
When factoring 2x^2 + 4x + 6, the first step is: 

 a.find the factors of 6 
 b.find the factors of 2 
 {{{highlight(c)}}}.take out the GCF 
 d.find the factors of 2 times 6 which add to give 4 
The first step is always take out the GCF if there is one:
2(x^2+2x+3)  
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