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Completely factor 2x²y + 8x²y + 6xy.

a) 2xy(1 + 4x + 3)

b) 2x²y(1 + 4x + 3)

c) 2xy(2x + 3)

d) 2x²y(2x + 3)

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Final answer:

The given expression 2x²y + 8x²y + 6xy simplifies to 16x²y after factoring, meaning none of the provided answer choices are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

To completely factor the expression 2x²y + 8x²y + 6xy, we identify the common factors in each term. The expression breaks down into 2xy(x + 4x + 3). However, x is common in all of the terms inside the parentheses, so we can also factor out x to simplify further: 2x²y(1 + 4 + 3). Simplifying the terms within the parentheses, we get 2x²y(1 + 4 + 3) = 2x²y(8). The most factored form, combining like terms, is actually 2x²y(1 + 4 + 3) = 16x²y. Therefore, none of the choices a, b, c, or d are correct.

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