Question

Factor the polynomial completely.

x3 + 6x + x2 + 6
Group of answer choices

(x2 + 1)(x + 6)

(6x + 1)(x + 1)

(x2 + 6)(x + 1)

Answer 1

(x² + 6)(x + 1)

Explanation:

x³ + 6x + x² + 6

x³ + x² + 6x + 6

(x³ + x²) + (6x + 6)

x²(x + 1) + 6(x + 1)

(x² + 6)(x + 1)

I hope this helps!