Question

Factor the expression completely.

-9.75 + 3.25x

A.
-3.25(3 - x)

B.
-0.25(39 + 13x)

C.
-3.25(6.5 + x)

D.
-0.25(-9.5 - 3x)

Answer 1

 -9.75 + 3.25x

= -3.25(3) + 3.25(x)

= -3.25(3)  -  -3.25(x)     notice they have the same factor of -3.25

= -3.25(3 - x)

Answer: A