Question

Simplify (x+2)(x+6) using grouping and write the resulting expression in standard form

Answer 1

x2 + 8x + 12

Explanation:

(x + 2) (x + 6) = x (x + 6) + 2 (x + 6)

= x * x + 6x + 2 (x + 6)

= x2 + 6x + 2 (x + 6)

= x2 + 6x + 2x + 2 * 6

= x2 +6x + 2x + 12

= x2 + 8x + 12

Answer 2

Explanation:

x2+6x+2x+12

x(x+6)2(x+6)

(x+2)(x+6)

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