Question

Which expression is equivalent to 20y - 5

A. 4(5y-1)


B. 20(y-5)


C. 5(4y-1)


D. y(20-5)

Answer 1

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Answer:

C. 5(4y-1)

Explanation:

The answer choices are all factored forms. The only common factor in 20y-5 is 5, so the factored form with 5 as a factor is the appropriate one:

5(4y -1)