Question

Which of the following shows the factors of 2y^2 - 2y - 4? Select one of the options below as your answer: A. (2y - 4)(y - 1) B. (2y - 4)(y + 1) C. (2y - 2)(y - 2) D. (2y - 2)(y + 2)

Answer 1

Yes, B.) is correct

Answer 2

If you multiply out the answers, which is easier, then you can find the correct answer.

The factors need to multiply together to create the original problem, so it's just a matter of plug and chug.

The answer is B.