Question

Factor this expression.

4x - 16
OA. 4(x-4)
OB. 4(x - 12)
O C. 4(x-8)
O D. 4(x - 2)

Answer 1

A.

4•x is 4x
4•-4 is -16
So, 4x-16

Answer 2

4(x-4)

Explanation:

Both 4x and 16 have a positive 4 in common so you would take it out and that leaves you with x and -4 so those go in the parenthesis.