Question

Whats the answer to this?

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x+2)(x+3)$

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the sum-product pattern

$x^2+5x+6$

$x^2+3x+2x+6$

Common factor from the two pairs

$x^2+3x+2x+6$

$x(x+3)+2(x+3)$

Rewrite in factored form

$x(x+3)+2(x+3)$

$(x+2)(x+3)$