Question

Factor the expression completely.

-6.75 + 2.25x
A.
-2.25(4.5 + x)
B.
-0.25(27 + 9x)
C.
-2.25(3 - x)
D.
-0.25(-6.5 - 2x)

Answer 1

-6.75 + 2.25x = -2.25 *(3 - x)

Explanation:

-6.75 + 2.25x

0.25 * (-27 + 9x) ?

or...

-6.75 + 2.25x = -2.25 *(3 - x)

because -2.25*3 = -6.75