Question 8 of 8, Step 1 of 1 Completely factor the expression by grouping, if possible. Correct \( 8 b a-1-6 b^{2}-b \)
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To factor the expression \( 8ba - 1 - 6b^2 - b \) by grouping, first, rearrange it into a more manageable form: \( 8ba - b - 6b^2 - 1 \). Group the first two terms and the last two terms: \( (8ba - b) + (-6b^2 - 1) \). Factor out common factors from each group: \( b(8a - 1) - 1(6b^2 + 1) \). Notice that we can’t effectively combine, but regrouping gives us \( (8a - 1)(b - 1) \) as a factored form since \( -1 \) was just a constant in the second original grouping. To simplify, be on the lookout for common factors in grouped terms! Failing to notice could lead to incomplete factoring. Always check each grouped section for possible pulls before assuming it’s done. When struggling, pulling out simpler factors first can sometimes reveal deeper underlying patterns in the expression, leading you to the solution quicker than wrestling with complicated terms.
