Question: What is the factored form of the expression 4x^2 - 12x?

Options:

1. 4x(x - 3)
2. 2x(2x - 3)
3. 4(x^2 - 3)
4. 2(2x^2 - 6x)

Correct Answer: 4x(x - 3)

Solution:

The greatest common factor is 4x. Factoring it out gives us 4x(x - 3).