Question

The expression -16t ^2+ 48t can be written as the product of -16t with which of the following?

(1) 16t-3
(3) 16t+3
(2) t+3
(4) t-3

Answer 1

4) t -3

Explanation:

-16t² = -16 * t * t

48t = (-16t) * (-3)

-16t² + 48t = (-16t) * t + (-16t) *(-3)

= (-16t) [ t - 3]