SOLUTION: Factor by grouping: 3cd – 6cy + 2xd – 4xy which one of these is it? 1. (3c + 2x)(d + 2y) 2.(d – y)(3c + 4x) 3. (3c + 2x)(d – 2y) 4.prime

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Question 149876: Factor by grouping:
3cd – 6cy + 2xd – 4xy
which one of these is it?
1. (3c + 2x)(d + 2y)
2.(d – y)(3c + 4x)
3. (3c + 2x)(d – 2y)
4.prime
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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3cd – 6cy + 2xd – 4xy
Start by grouping the terms (that have similar factors):
[3cd – 6cy] + [2xd – 4xy]
factoring terms inside the brackets:
3c[d – 2y] + 2x[d – 2y]
finally, pulling out the (d-2y):
(d-2y)(3c+2x)
.
Your choice would be: 3