Question

which student factored the expression correctly? evelyn: 6w + 30 = 3(2w + 10) diana: 6w + 30 = 6(w + 5)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand Evelyn's answer

$3(2w + 10)=3\times2w+3\times10 = 6w + 30$

Step2: Expand Diana's answer

$6(w + 5)=6\times w+6\times5=6w + 30$

Answer:

C. Both students