ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra

Factorise completely ax²y − 4ay³.

  • A. ay(x − 4y)(x + y)
  • B. ay(x − 2y)(x + 2y)
  • C. a(x²y − 4y³)
  • D. ay²(x² − 4y)

Verified working — step 1

Take out the common factor ay to get ay(x² − 4y²). Then x²…

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