Factorize abx2 + 8y – 4bx – 2axy
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A.
(ax – 4)(bx – 2y) -
B.
(ax + b)(x – 8y) -
C.
(ax – 2y)(bx – 4) -
D.
(bx – 4)(ax – 2y) -
E.
(abx – 4)(x – 2y)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
abx2 + 8y – 4bx – 2axy = (abx2 – 4bx) + (8y – 2axy)
= bx(ax – 4) 2y(ax – 4) 2y(ax – 4)
= (bx – 2y)(ax – 4)