Question

Examine the expression.

17x - 34xy
Which is an equivalent expression?
O 17x (1 + y)
O 17x (1 – 2y)
O 17x (1 - y)
O 17x (1 + 2y)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

`17x(1-2y)`

Explanation:

Rewrite 34 as 2 · 17:

`\implies 17x-2 \cdot 17 xy`

Factor out common term
`17x`:

`\implies 17x(1-2y)`