Factorize completely 4abx – 2axy -12b2x + 6bxy
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2x(a - 3b)(2b - y)
- 2x(3b - a)(2b - y)
- 2x(a - 3b)(y - 2b)
- 2x(2b - a)(3b - y)
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
4abx - 2axy - 12b2x + 6bxy = (4abx - 2axy) - (12b2x - 6bxy)= 2ax(2b - y) -6bx(2b - y)
= (2ax - 6bx)(2b - y)
= 2x(a - 3b)(2b - y)