Question

Factor the expression 4a2b - 16ab2 + 32a2b2. 

4a²b²(1 - 4a + 8ab)
4a²b(a - 4b + 8ab)
4ab(a - 4b + 8ab)
4a(b - 4b² + 8ab²)

Answer 1

C. 4ab (a - 4b + 8ab)

Explanation:

Answer 2

Factor the expression 4a2b - 16ab2 + 32a2b2.
First, we need to separate out the factor that is common to all. The numerical coefficient is divisible by 4. All the variables have 'a' and 'b'

= 4a2b - 16ab2 + 32a2b2
= 4ab (a - 4b + 8ab)

So the factor of the expression 4a2b - 16ab2 + 32a2b2 is equal to 4ab (a - 4b + 8ab).