Question

Which expression is the factored form of −1.5w+7.5 ?

a) 1.5(5+w)
b) 1.5(w−5)
c) −1.5(w−5)
d) −1.5(w+5)

Answer 1

c.

Explanation:

the most that can be factored out is -1.5,

-1.5 * w = -1.5w

-1.5 * -5 = 7.5

-1.5w + 7.5, so it's

-1.5(w-5)