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Factorize: 2x^2 + 5x + 2

A(2x+1)(x+2)
B(2x+2)(x+1)
C(x+4)(2x+1)
D(2x-1)(x-2)

✓ Correct Answer: A(2x+1)(x+2)

2x^2 + 4x + x + 2 = 2x(x+2) + 1(x+2) = (2x+1)(x+2).

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