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Factor completely.

t2tz6z2t^2-t z-6 z^2

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We must factor completely the given polynomial:

x2+4xy+3y2x^2 + \blue4x \blue y + \red{3y^2}

When factoring we must find two integers whose product is 3y2\red{3y^2} and whose sum is 4y\blue{4y}.

Both numbers must be positive because 4xy4xy and 3y23y^2 are both positive.

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