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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)

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Answer:

Explanation:

Examine the expression. 17x - 34xy Which is an equivalent expression? O 17x (1 + y-example-1
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Answer:


17x(1-2y)

Explanation:

Rewrite 34 as 2 · 17:


\implies 17x-2 \cdot 17 xy

Factor out common term
17x:


\implies 17x(1-2y)

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