Factor $2 x y - 8 y$ A) $2 y ( x - 4 )$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Factor. $2 x y - 8 y$

• A) \(2 y ( x - 4 )\)
• B) \(2 x ( x - 4 )\)
• C) \(y ( 2 x - 8 )\)
• D) \(2 y ( y - 4 )\)
• E) \(2 y ( x y - 4 )\)

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