Answer: the answer is ( b - 3) ( b + 14)
Step-by-step explanation:
² + 11ᵇ - 42
²+ 14ᵇ − 3ᵇ − 42
Common factor from the two pairs
²+ 14ᵇ− 3ᵇ − 42
( + 14) − 3( + 14)
Rewrite in factored form
answer: ( − 3) ( + 14)
