Question

Please factorise the following expression with detailed steps-

2x(7+y)−14x(y+2)

Answer 1

-2x ( 7 + 6y )

Explanation:

2x ( 7 + y ) - 14x ( y + 2 )

Distribute;

14x + 2xy - 14xy - 28x

Regroup;

( 14x - 28x ) + ( 2xy - 14xy )

Simplify;

-14x - 12xy

Factor;

-2x ( 7 + 6y )