How do you factor 8x^2+8x+2?

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Richard · Stefan V.
Mar 13, 2018

(4x+2)(2x+1)

Explanation:

8x^2+8x+2

Find the product of the coefficient of x^2 and the constant, or (a*c),.then find two factors such that when you multiply them they will give you 16 and when you add them they will give you 8.

8x^2+4x+4x+2

Factorise

4x(2x+1)+2(2x+1)

(4x+2)(2x+1)

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