Factor Out the Largest Possible Common Factor $5 a ( a - b ) + ( a - b )$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Factor out the largest possible common factor.
- $5 a ( a - b ) + ( a - b )$

• A) \(\left( 5 a ^ { 2 } + 5 b \right) + ( a - b )\)
• B) \(5 a ( a - b )\)
• C) \(6 a ( a - b )\)
• D) \(( a - b ) ( 5 a + 1 )\)

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