The factorization of

Question:

The factorization of 4x2 + 8x+ 3 is

(a) (x +1) (x + 3)            

(b) (2x+1) (2x + 3)

(c) (2x + 2) (2x + 5)      

(d) (2x -1) (2x – 3)

Solution:

(b) Now, 4x2 + 8x + 3= 4x2 + 6x + 2x + 3 [by splitting middle term]

= 2x(2x+ 3) + 1 (2x+ 3)

= (2x + 3) (2x + 1)

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