Factoring without Combining Like Terms
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Complete the steps to factor 2x2 + 6x + 5x + 15 by grouping.
2x2 + 6x + 5x + 15
Step 1: Group the first two terms and the second two terms.
(2x2 + 6x) + (5x + 15)
Group 1 Group 2
Step 2: What is the greatest common factor of Group 1?
2
Ox
O 2x
