SOLUTION: I did group terms and factor each group, now stuck on Distributive property for x^3+4x^2+x+4

Question 709784: I did group terms and factor each group, now stuck on Distributive property
for x^3+4x^2+x+4
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Grouping:

Factoring out the GCF. (Note: This point in factoring by grouping is one of the few times you actually factor out a GCF of 1!)

Now we look to see if the two groups have a common factor. (If not, then we need to try something else (factoring out the negative of the GCF from each group and/or changing the groups). But we are fortunate. The two groups do have a common factor of (x+4). Factoring out the (x+4) from the two groups:

Neither factor will factor further so are finished factoring.

If you want to check, use FOIL to multiply out the answer. You should end up with .
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