Answer
$b$
Work Step by Step
The given polynomial can be factored by grouping:
$(x^2+7x) + (xy+7y)
\\=x(x+7)+y(x+7)
\\=(x+7)(x+y).$
Thus, to factor the given polynomial, technique (b) will be used.
Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13:
978-0-13446-914-0
Chapter P - Section P.5 - Factoring Polynomials - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 68: 3
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
