Factoring Question

Note the common term, (x + 1).

Should I multiply the first x into the (x+1) then try to factor it? Ive noted the x+1 but am not sure how to get to that second form

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Original post by Gink Should I multiply the first x into the (x+1) then try to factor it? Ive noted the x+1 but am not sure how to get to that second form

Try thinking of it like this,

a = x
b = x+1
c = 2*x+1

Then your original equation is

a*b*c + 6*b*b

Both terms are multiplied by b so you can factor it out

b*(a*c + 6*b)

And if you substitute for a, b, and c you get

(x+1)*(x*(2*x+1) + 6*(x+1))



-Josh