Question

Factor out the greatest common factor from –12a – 8a2.

Question 3 options:

A)

–4a(3 + 2a)

B)

2a(6 – 4a)

C)

–2a(6 + 4a)

D)

4a(3 – 2a)

Answer 1

A -4a(3 + 2a)

Explanation:

-12a - 8a^2) factor out a -4

-4(3a + 2a^2) factor out an a

-4a(3 + 2a)