Question

Select the factors of ax − 2ay + 3bx − 6by.

Answer 1

where are the choices?

Answer 2

(a + 2b)(x − 3y)

(a − 2b)(x + 3y)

(a + 3b)(x − 2y)

(a − 3b)(x + 2y)

Answer 3

First, group your terms:

(ax-2ay)+(3bx-6by)

Then factor. The common term in the first expression is a, and the common term in the second expression is 3b, right?

You should be left with the same thing inside the parenthesis for both expressions, and then you just need to regroup.

Answer 4

it the third answer