Question

Factor x3 + 2x2 + x completely

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:x(x+1)2

Answer 2

x(x+1)²

Explanation:

x is a common factor to all terms so the first step is to factor it out:

... x(x² +2x +1)

The quadratic factor is recognizable as the square (x+1)², so the factoring is ...

... x(x +1)²