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You are asked to use the grouping method to factor x2−14x+33 How should the term −14x be rewritten?

Select one:
a. 3x+11
b. −3x−11x
c. 1x+33x
d. −1x−33x

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x^2 - 14x + 33 = (x-11)(x-3)

Therefore, -14x must be rewritten as -11x - 3x.

b is the correct answer.
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