Factor the polynomial completely. 2x2 + 2x – 4 The GCF for each term of the polynomial is . There are terms to be factored. The

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IRISSAK [1]

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Factor the polynomial completely. 2x2 + 2x – 4 The GCF for each term of the polynomial is . There are terms to be factored. The

product of prime polynomials is .

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Alexandra [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-12T21:19:58+03:00

Alexandra [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

1. 2

2. 3

3. 2(x+2)(x-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Ugo [173] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-12T20:11:07+03:00

The correct factorization would be 2(x + 2)(x - 1).

In order to find this, start by taking out the GCF for the whole equation.
2x^2 + 2x - 4
2(x^2 + x - 2)

Now you can factor the parenthesis separately.
x^2 + x - 2
(x + 2)(x - 1)

Then just put all 3 parts together.
2(x + 2)(x - 1)