Astudent is attempting to factor a polynomial. sample mathematical work is shown below. which statement best applies to the sample mathematical work?

given 3x + 6, the factors of the first term are 3 and x, and the factors of the second term are 1, 2, 3, and 6. thus, the greatest common factor is 3. dividing through by the greatest common factor, i get x + 3. thus, the factored polynomial is 3(x + 3).