Factor this polynomial expression.

2x^2 + 12x + 18

2 (x+3) ^2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2 + 12x + 18=2 (x^2 + 6x + 9) = 2 (x+3) ^2

2 (x + 3) ^2

Explanation:

Step 1 - factor the common term and simplify

2x^2 + 12x + 18

2 (2x^2/2 + 12x/2 + 18/2)

2 (x^2 + 6x + 9)

Step 3 - rewrite

2 (x^2 + 6x + 9)

2 (x^2 + 2 (x) (3) + 3^2)

2 (x + 3) ^2