Question

Factor the following expression completely.

Answer 1

D (4y-5)(3x-5)

Explanation:

12xy -15x -20y +25

I will factor by grouping

12xy -15x -20y +25

Factor out 3x from the first group and -5 from the second group

3x(4y-5) -5(4y-5)

Now factor out (4y-5)

(4y-5)(3x-5)