Which factorization is equivalent to this expression? −42k−54 (1 point) Responses −6(7k−9)negative 6 times open paren 7 k minus 9 close paren 6(−7k+9)6 times open paren negative 7 k plus 9 close paren −6(7k+9)negative 6 times open paren 7 k plus 9 close paren 6(7k+9)
The factorization that is equivalent to the expression −42k−54 is −6(7k+9).
The equivalent factorization of the expression -42k - 54 is:
-6(7k + 9)
To determine which factorization is equivalent to the expression −42k−54, let's begin by factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF) from both terms.
The GCF of −42k and −54 is 6.
Hence, we can write:
−42k−54 = 6(-7k - 9)
So, the correct factorization is: 6(-7k - 9), which corresponds to the response: −6(7k−9)