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Factoring the Denominator in a Shipping Ratio Example

A technical training manual for logistics analysts uses the rational expression x2+5x+6x2+8x+12\frac{x^2+5x+6}{x^2+8x+12} to demonstrate the standard procedure for simplifying shipping efficiency ratios. In the first step of the procedure shown in the manual, the numerator is factored into (x+2)(x+3)(x+2)(x+3). According to the same example, what are the two binomial factors of the denominator, x2+8x+12x^2+8x+12?

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