Answer and step-by-step explanation:
To factor the given polynomial, you can use the grouping method.
Factoring by Grouping:
x^2 + 5x + 6
= x^2 + 2x + 3x + 6
= (x^2 + 2x) + (3x + 6)
= x(x + 2) + 3(x + 2)
=(x + 3)(x +2)
The factor of x^2 + 5x + 6 is (x + 3)(x + 2).
