Options:
A. –3(x + 3)
B. 3(x + 3)
C. 3(–x – 3)
D. –3(x – 3)
Answer:
A and C
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]-3x - 9[/tex]
Required
Factorize
The options are not given; So, I'll answer on a general term
[tex]-3x - 9[/tex]
Express -9 as -3 * 3
[tex]-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 * 3[/tex]
Then factorize 3 out of the expression as:
[tex]-3x - 9 = 3(-x - 3)[/tex]
Another way is to factor -3 out of the expression as:
[tex]-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 * 3[/tex]
[tex]-3x - 9 = -3(x + 3)[/tex]
