Question

Type the correct answer in the box. Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use / for the fraction bar. Factor the polynomial. 14x^2y + 4x − 7xy − 2 = (2x − 1)( )

Answer 1

Answer: (2x -1) (7xy+2)

Rewrite the equation as follows:

(14x^2y - 7xy) + (4x -2)

Factor 7xy from the first term and 2 from the second term:

7xy(2x -1 ) + 2 ( 2x -1)

Factor (2x-1) from each term to get

(2x -1) ( 7xy + 2)

You can multiply this out to verify the answer.