What are the factors of 2x\(^2\) – xy – 3y\(^2\) ?
- (2x + 3y)(x + y)2
- (2x + 3y)(x + y)
- (2x + 3y)(x - y)
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(2x - 3y)(x + y)
- (2x - 3y)(x - y)
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
2x\(^2\) - xy - 3y\(^2\)
= 2x\(^2\) + 2xy - 3xy - 3y\(^2\)
= 2x(x + y) - 3y(x + y)
= (2x - 3y)(x + y)