SOLUTION: Factor: 2xy + 6x - 4y - 12
a)(2x - 4) (y - 3)
b)(2x - 4) (y + 3)
c)(2x - 4) (y + 3)^2
d)(2x + 4) (y + 3)
I think the answer is b
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Question 310112: Factor: 2xy + 6x - 4y - 12
a)(2x - 4) (y - 3)
b)(2x - 4) (y + 3)
c)(2x - 4) (y + 3)^2
d)(2x + 4) (y + 3)
I think the answer is b
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2xy + 6x - 4y - 12
2x(y+3)-4(y+3)
(2x-4)(y+3)
2(x-2)(y+3)
Ans. B) is close but does not completely factor all terms.
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