Factor the expression. If the expression cannot be factored, say so.

Answer:
(x + 2)(2x + 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello!
We can factor this expression using the grouping method.
What is the Grouping Method?
The grouping method is a way to factor quadratic expressions and is mostly likely used when given an even number of terms. I will show you how to factor by grouping shortly.
Step 1: AC and B
This equation is written in the standard form of a quadratic : ax² + bx + c
The rule of grouping is that we need to find two factors, so that when the terms ax² and c are multipliedd together, the two factors would add to bx.
Using the given problem:
Multiply:
That means that the two factors that multiply to 4x² should add to 5x. The terms that work is x and 4x.
Step 2: Expand and factor
Now we simply replace 4x and x for 5x.
Now think of these one expressions as two seperate ones.
Find the GCF in both parenthesis
Simplify
Your factored equation is (x + 2)(2x + 1)