What are the factors of 2x(^2) – xy – 3y(^2) ?
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A.
(2x + 3y)(x + y)2 -
B.
(2x + 3y)(x + y) -
C.
(2x + 3y)(x – y) -
D.
(2x – 3y)(x + y) -
E.
(2x – 3y)(x – y)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
2x(^2) – xy – 3y(^2)
= 2x(^2) + 2xy – 3xy – 3y(^2)
= 2x(x + y) – 3y(x + y)
= (2x – 3y)(x + y)