Algebra-1

To factor the polynomial 2a² + 4ab + 2b² + 3b + 2, let's follow the factor by grouping method:

Step 1: Group the terms: (2a² + 4ab + 2b²) + (3b + 2)

Step 2: Factor out the common factor from each group:
In the first group, we can factor out a: 2(a² + 2ab + b²).
In the second group, there is no common factor: (

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