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

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$17x(1-2y)$

Step-by-step explanation:

Rewrite 34 as 2 · 17:

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

Factor out common term $17x$:

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