Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
Distribute each term in y − 4x across y² + 4y + 16. The y term contributes 16y, and the −4x term contributes −16xy. Comparing these with Ay and −Axy shows that A = 16, so the correct choice is 16.
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