2x+2
Work:
Factor 2x^2+10x+12: 2(x+2)(x+3)
Cancel all x+3, leaving 2(x+2)
2x+2
Let's say X is the first brother's age
x+2 is second brother, and x+4 is the third brother
Since the product of the first and third boy x(x+4) is 20 more than twice (20+x(x+2), our equation is x(x+4)=20+2(x+2)
Simplify from there and see what you get.
Answer:
option d is correct answer
