How do you factor $x^3+x^2-49x-49$ by grouping?

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-18T00:39:39

$=x^2(x + 1) - 49(x + 1)$

$=(x^2 - 49)(x + 1)$

$=(x + 7)(x - 7)(x + 1)$

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How do you factor x^3+x^2-49x-49 x^3+x^2-49x-49 by grouping?