Answer
$b$
Work Step by Step
The given polynomial can be factored by grouping:
$(x^2+7x) + (xy+7y)
\\=x(x+7)+y(x+7)
\\=(x+7)(x+y).$
Thus, to factor the given polynomial, technique (b) will be used.
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