\[2x+4\]

1
Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
GCF = 22

2
Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)
2(2x2+42)2(\frac{2x}{2}+\frac{4}{2})

3
Simplify each term in parentheses.
2(x+2)2(x+2)

Done

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