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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY

Which expression is equivalent to 10 x squared y plus 25 x squared ?

Answer
A
5 x squared y open paren 5 plus 20 y close paren
B
10 x y open paren x plus 15 y close paren
C
5 x squared open paren 2 y plus 5 close paren
D
10 x squared open paren y plus 25 close paren

Explanation

Factor out the greatest common factor, 5x², from both terms: 10x²y ÷ 5x² = 2y and 25x² ÷ 5x² = 5. So the expression becomes 5x²(2y + 5), which is choice C.

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