SOLUTION: factor by grouping 7a^2-2bc-7ab+2ac

Question 223600: factor by grouping
7a^2-2bc-7ab+2ac
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Step 1. Rearrange the order of terms so we can start grouping

Step 2. Now factor out 7a from the first group and 2c from the second group.

Step 3. We see that (a-b) is a common factor in the two groups, so factor it out...

Step 4. ANSWER:

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