Question

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

Answer 1

`(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)`