Factor Out the Largest Possible Common Factor $$3 ( y + 14 ) - x ( y + 14 )$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Factor out the largest possible common factor.
- $$3 ( y + 14 ) - x ( y + 14 )$$

• A) \(( y - 14 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• B) \(( 3 y + 42 ) - ( x y + 14 x )\)
• C) \(( y + 14 ) ( 3 + x )\)
• D) \(( y + 14 ) ( 3 - x )\)

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