Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $36 x + 12 y - 12$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor.
- $36 x + 12 y - 12$

• A) \(12 ( 3 x + y - 1 )\)
• B) \(12 x ( 3 + y )\)
• C) \(12 ( 3 x + y - 12 )\)
• D) \(12 ( 3 x + y )\)

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