Factorize completely the expression \(abx^2 + 6y - 3ax - 2byx\)
A
(ax - 2y)(bx - 3)
B
(bx + 3)(2y - ax)
C
(bx + 3)(ax - 2y)
D
(ax - 2y)(ax - b)
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(abx^{2} + 6y - 3ax - 2byx\)
Collecting like terms, we have
\(abx^{2} - 3ax + 6y - 2byx\)
= \(ax(bx - 3) + 2y(3 - bx)\)
= \(ax(bx - 3) - 2y(bx - 3)\)
= \((ax - 2y)(bx - 3)\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30905)