Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$x ( y - 15 ) - 9 ( y - 15 )$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor.
- $$x ( y - 15 ) - 9 ( y - 15 )$$

• A) \(( y - 15 ) ( x + 9 )\)
• B) \(( y - 15 ) ( x - 9 )\)
• C) \(- 9 x ( y - 15 )\)
• D) \(( x y - 15 x ) - ( 9 y - 135 )\)

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