JSCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Factorise the expression -12xy + 18xy^2

A. 6xy(-2y^2 + 3)
B. 6xy(-2yz - 2)
C. 6xy(3yz - 2)Correct
D. 6xy(-2xy + z)

Explanation

The common factor is 6xy: -12xy + 18xy^2 = 6xy(-2 + 3y). C is the printed option closest to this.

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