Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$( x - 3 ) ( x + 7 ) + ( x - 3 ) ( x + 9 )$$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Simplify the factors, if possible.
- $$( x - 3 ) ( x + 7 ) + ( x - 3 ) ( x + 9 )$$

• A) \(( x - 3 ) ( x + 16 )\)
• B) \(2 ( x - 3 ) ( x + 8 )\)
• C) \(( x - 3 ) ( 2 x + 16 )\)
• D) \(2 ( x - 3 ) ( 2 x + 16 )\)

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