Question

Fan/Medal

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

a^2 b + c^2 d - abc - acd

a^2 b - abc + c^2 d - acd

ab(a - c) + cd(a - c)

(ab + cd)(a - c)

Hope this is what you want.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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