Question

Use the distributive property to factor the expression below.

-15x2y2 + 25xy2

a-5xy2(3x - 5)
b-5xy(3x + 5y)
c-5xy(3xy - 5y)
d5xy2(-x - 5)

Answer 1

Firstly, find the GCF... which is -5xy^2
Only A and D contain the GCF, so you can cross off B and C
So lets distribute the equations...
A; -15x^2y^2 + 25xy^2
B; -15x^2y - 25xy^2
C; -15x^2y^2 + 25xy^2
D; -15x^2y^2 - 25xy^2
Both A and C equal the original equation, but only A has the GCF, so A is the correct answer