MCQ
While factorising the algebraic expression $20 x^2+5 x y^2-25 x y z$, a student followed the steps given below:
In which step did he make his first mistake?
Step I: $5 \times 2 \times 2 \times x \times x+5 \times x \times y \times y-5 \times 5 \times x \times y \times z$
Step II: $5 \times x(2 \times 2+y \times y+5 \times y \times z)$
Step III: $5 x\left(4+y^2+5 y z\right)$
  • A
    Step I
  • Step II
  • C
    Step III
  • D
    no mistake

Answer

Correct option: B.
Step II
B

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