How do you factor #x(10x - 7) + 11(10x - 7)#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factoring by Grouping 1 Answer Alan P. Apr 10, 2015 In general #ak + bk = (a+b)(k)# (This is the Distributive Rule) In this case #k# is an expression, #(10x-7)#, but the rule still applies #x(10x-7)+11(10x-7)# #=(x+11)(10x-7)# Answer link Related questions What is Factoring by Grouping? How do you factor by grouping four-term polynomials and trinomials? Why does factoring polynomials by grouping work? How do you factor #2x+2y+ax+ay#? How do you factor #3x^2+8x+4# by using the grouping method? How do you factor #6x^2-9x+10x-15#? How do you group and factor #4jk-8j^2+5k-10j#? What are the factors of #2m^3+3m^2+4m+6#? How do you factor quadratics by using the grouping method? How do you factor #x^4-2x^3+5x-10#? See all questions in Factoring by Grouping Impact of this question 1792 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License