Answer:
(2x² + 5x + 2) = (2x + 1)(x +2)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression is (2x² + 5x + 2).
We have to factorize the given expression.
(2x²+ 5x + 2) = 2x² + 4x + x + 2
= 2x(x + 2) + 1(x + 2)
= (2x + 1)(x + 2)
So the factored form of the given expression will be (2x + 1)(x + 2).
