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What are the factors of 2x\(^2\) - xy - 3y\(^2\) ?

What are the factors of 2x\(^2\) - xy - 3y\(^2\) ?
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  • A (2x + 3y)(x + y)2
  • B (2x + 3y)(x + y)
  • C (2x + 3y)(x - y)
  • D (2x - 3y)(x + y)
  • E (2x - 3y)(x - y)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2x\(^2\) - xy - 3y\(^2\)
= 2x\(^2\) + 2xy - 3xy - 3y\(^2\)
= 2x(x + y) - 3y(x + y)
= (2x - 3y)(x + y)

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