Determine whether the following polynomials can be factored by grouping. If so, factor the polynomials showing all work. If not, explain why this method will not work. 1.4x^2 + 12xy + 2x + 2y.
2.3m^2 + 6mn + 7m + 14n

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mertsj · Answer

Did I not just do this problem for you?

anonymous · Answer

it was hard to read and understand

mertsj · Answer

Can you factor 4x out of 4x^2 + 12xy ?

anonymous · Answer

just want the answer...

mertsj · Answer

The answer is no

anonymous · Answer

to both ? and why not ?

mertsj · Answer

The second one is yes and I showed you the factors

mertsj · Answer

And  I also gave you the answer as to why the first one is no.

anonymous · Answer

the first is no, and the second is yes.. but i don't understand how you put it.... please explain better... not in a picture...

mertsj · Answer

The first one cannot be factored by grouping because after grouping the terms and factoring, the resulting two terms have no common factor.