Factor completely: 2x² + 7x + 3

A (2x + 1)(x + 3)

B (2x + 3)(x + 1)

C (x + 1)(2x + 3)

D Both B and C

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

2x² + 7x + 3 factors to (2x + 1)(x + 3). Check: 2x² + 6x + x + 3 = 2x² + 7x + 3. Both B and C represent the same factoring.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Factor completely: 2x² + 7x + 3" is Option D: Both B and C.

The other options — A) (2x + 1)(x + 3), B) (2x + 3)(x + 1), C) (x + 1)(2x + 3) — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 2x² + 7x + 3 factors to (2x + 1)(x + 3). Check: 2x² + 6x + x + 3 = 2x² + 7x + 3. Both B and C represent the same factoring.

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Factor completely: 2x² + 7x + 3

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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