Question

How do you factor `5x^2 + 6x + 1`?

Answer 1

`5x^2+6x+1=(5x+1)(x+1)`

Explanation:

Split the middle term and factor by grouping:

`5x^2+6x+1`

`=5x^2+5x+x+1`

`=5x(x+1)+1(x+1)`

`=(5x+1)(x+1)`