Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic expression 4d2+7d+3 by comparing it to the standard form ax2+bx+c. a=4, b=7, c=3.
Find two numbers: Find two numbers that multiply to a∗c (which is 4∗3=12) and add up to b (which is 7).The two numbers that satisfy these conditions are 3 and 4 because 3∗4=12 and 3+4=7.
Rewrite middle term: Rewrite the middle term, 7d, using the two numbers found in the previous step. This will allow us to split the middle term into two terms.4d2+7d+3 can be rewritten as 4d2+4d+3d+3.
Factor by grouping: Factor by grouping. Group the first two terms together and the last two terms together, then factor out the common factor from each group.From 4d2+4d, we can factor out 4d, resulting in 4d(d+1).From 3d+3, we can factor out 3, resulting in 3(d+1).Now we have 4d(d+1)+3(d+1).
Factor out common factor: Factor out the common binomial factor (d+1) from both groups.The expression becomes (4d+3)(d+1).
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