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Q. Factor.
- Identify Structure: Identify the structure of the quadratic expression; it's in the form .
- Find Multiplying Numbers: Look for two numbers that multiply to () and add to ().
- Verify Numbers: The numbers and work because and .
- Rewrite Middle Term: Rewrite the middle term using the numbers and : .
- Factor by Grouping: Factor by grouping: .
- Factor Common Factor: Factor out the common factor in each group: .
- Factor Common Binomial: Factor out the common binomial: \(2s + )(s + )\.
- Final Factored Form: Write the final factored form as a square of a binomial: .
