Factorize completely: 6ax – 12by – 9ay + 8bx
- (2a - 3b)(4x + 3y)
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(3a + 4b)(2x - 3y)
- (3a - 4b)(2x + 3y)
- (2a + 3b)(4x -3y)
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
6ax - 12by - 9ay + 8bx= 6ax - 9ay + 8bx - 12by
= 3a(2x - 3y) + 4b(2x - 3y)
= (3a + 4b)(2x - 3y)