Question

A2 - ax

factorise the following expression

Answer 1

a(a - x)

Explanation:

Assuming a2 - ax is meant to be written as
`a^(2) - ax`

In
`a^(2) - ax`, the a can be factored out of both terms

`(a^(2))/(a) = a`, and
`(-ax)/(a) = -x`, therefore

`a^(2) - ax = a(a-x)`