Factor Out the GCF from the Polynomial $7 a ( a - b ) + ( a - b )$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Factor out the GCF from the polynomial.
- $7 a ( a - b ) + ( a - b )$

• A) \(7 a ( a - b )\)
• B) \(8 a ( a - b )\)
• C) \(\left( 7 a ^ { 2 } - 7 a b \right) + ( a - b )\)
• D) \(( a - b ) ( 7 a + 1 )\)

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