Factor by grouping.
-xy + 6x - 4y - 24
A) (y + 6)(x - 4)
B) (y - 6)(x + 4)
C) (x + 6)(y - 4)
D) (x - 6)(y + 4)

Name: Factor by grouping. -xy + 6x - 4y - 24 A) (y + 6)(x - 4) B) (y - 6)(x + 4) C) (x + 6)(y - 4) D) (x - 6)(y + 4)
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First, group the terms: (xy + 6x) + (-4y - 24). Factor out the common factors: x(y + 6) - 4(y + 6). Then, factor by grouping: (y + 6)(x - 4).

Factor by Grouping. -Xy + 6x - 4y - 24