Question

factor the following polynomial completely by grouping. if the expression cannot be factored, enter the expression as is. $p^{2}+2p - 7p - 14$

Explanation:

Step1: Group the terms

$(p^{2}+2p)+(-7p - 14)$

Step2: Factor out the GCF from each group

$p(p + 2)-7(p + 2)$

Step3: Factor out the common binomial factor

$(p + 2)(p - 7)$

Answer:

$(p + 2)(p - 7)$