Answer:
(x + 2) (x^2 + 3)
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor the following:
x^3 + 2 x^2 + 3 x + 6
Factor terms by grouping. x^3 + 2 x^2 + 3 x + 6 = (x^3 + 2 x^2) + (3 x + 6) = x^2 (x + 2) + 3 (x + 2):
x^2 (x + 2) + 3 (x + 2)
Factor x + 2 from x^2 (x + 2) + 3 (x + 2):
Answer: (x + 2) (x^2 + 3)
