Question

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Explain the grouping method of factoring. Describe a scenario when the grouping method would be preferred over other methods and provide an example of this type of problem

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Factor x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x + 14
x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x + 14
Think of this as 2 separate groups and factor each one
(x^3 + 7x^2) + (2x + 14)
x^2(x + 7) + 2(x + 7)
Now we have 2 terms...and each term has a x+7...so now factor that out
(x+7)(x^2 + 2)

Answer 3

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