SOLUTION: xy+7x+6y+42

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Question 168144: xy+7x+6y+42
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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xy+7x+6y+42
Group terms:
(xy+7x)+(6y+42)
Factor each group:
x(y+7)+6(y+7)
Factor out (y+7):
(y+7)(x+6)