Question

Simplify 2x + x
o 2x2
3x
O 3x²

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step-1 : Multiply the coefficient of the first term by the constant 2 • 2 = 4

Step-2 : Find two factors of 4 whose sum equals the coefficient of the middle term, which is 3 .

-4 + -1 = -5

-2 + -2 = -4

-1 + -4 = -5

1 + 4 = 5

2 + 2 = 4

4 + 1 = 5

Observation : No two such factors can be found !!