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Simplifying Rational Expressions

Question 2 • Adv. Algebra II S2 Original

Factor the expression 4a2b - 16ab2 + 32a2b2.

Answer
A
4a²b²(1 - 4a + 8ab)
B
4a²b(a - 4b + 8ab)
C
4ab(a - 4b + 8ab)
D
4a(b - 4b² + 8ab²)

Explanation

The greatest common factor of 4a²b, −16ab², and 32a²b² is 4ab. Dividing each term by 4ab gives a, −4b, and 8ab, so the expression factors as 4ab(a − 4b + 8ab). This matches choice C.

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