Question

NEED HELP BADLY !!!!

An expression is shown below:

2x3y + 8xy − 4x2y − 16y

Part A: Rewrite the expression by factoring out the greatest common factor. (4 points)

Part B: Factor the entire expression completely. Show the steps of your work. (6 points)

Plz, give well-thought-out answers!!!

Answer 1

Part A: Rewrite the expression by factoring out the greatest common factor. (4 points)

answer:

2y(x³+4x-2x²-8)

Part B: Factor the entire expression completely. Show the steps of your work. (6 points)

answer:

2y(x³+4x-2x²-8)

2y(x³-2x²+4x-8)

2y(x²(x-2)+4(x-2))

2y(x²+4)(x-2)