Question

How do u factor this?

Answer 1

Answer: (x+y+2)(x+y)

Explanation:

Using square roots and factorising

Answer 2

Answer:(a+b)^2+(ab+a+b)2

Explanation:

You break it up into two part, based on the exponents.

(a^2+b^2)+(2ab+2a+2b)

Now you can factor out from each...

(a+b)^2+(ab+a+b)2