Question

14) Which factored form is equivalent to the expression x2 + xy – 2y – 2x?

A) (x + 2)(x + y)
B) (x - 2)(x + y)
C) (x+2)(x-y)
D) (x-2)(x-y)

Answer 1

B

x(x+y)-2(x+y)

x2+xy-2x-2y

(-2y-2x=-2x-2y because of distributive property)