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Factoring Expressions — Quiz

Question 10 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which expression is equivalent to negative 28 x y plus 35 y ?

Answer
A
7 x open paren negative 4 x plus 5 y close paren
B
7 y open paren negative 4 x plus 5 close paren
C
7 y open paren negative 4 x y plus 5 y close paren
D
7 x open paren negative 4 y plus 5 y close paren

Explanation

Factor out the greatest common factor, 7y, from both terms: −28xy ÷ 7y = −4x and 35y ÷ 7y = 5. This gives 7y(−4x + 5), which is choice B.

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