Question

Factorize the polynomial

2x +10x+8
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Answer 1

2x + 10x + 8

12x + 8

4 (3x + 2)

Therefore, 4 and (3x+2) are the factors of 2x +10x+8.

Answer 2

Explanation:

2x+10x+8=0

2x+2x+8x+8=0

2x(2+x)+8(2+x)=0

(2+x) (2x+8)=0

x=-2 & x=-8/2

x=-2 & x=-4