Algebra-1

To factor the polynomial 6x²y + 18xy + 12x + 36, let's follow the factor by grouping method:

Step 1: Group the terms: (6x²y + 18xy) + (12x + 36)

Step 2: Factor out the common factor from each group:
In the first group, we can factor out 6xy: 6xy(x + 3).
In the second group, we can factor out 12: 12(x + 3).

Now, we have: 6xy(x + 3) + 12(x + 3)

Step 3: Notice that (

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