Answer:
(2x + 3)
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]2x^2 + 5x + 3[/tex]
Factor by grouping:
[tex]2x^2 + 2x + 3x + 3[/tex]
[tex]2x(x + 1) + 3(x + 1)[/tex]
[tex](2x + 3)(x + 1)[/tex]
Then, take the factor that isn't (x + 1) so you get:
[tex](2x + 3)[/tex]
which is the answer.
