Factor the Polynomial Completely $5 a ^ { 2 } + 5 a b - 7 a - 7 b$

question 80

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
- $5 a ^ { 2 } + 5 a b - 7 a - 7 b$

• A) \(( 5 a + 7 ) ( a - b )\)
• B) \(( 5 a - 7 ) ( a - b )\)
• C) \(( 5 a + 7 ) ( a + b )\)
• D) \(( 5 a - 7 ) ( a + b )\)

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Definitions:

Uniqueness

Refers to the quality of being the only one of its kind; distinctiveness.

Consumer's Budget

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Elastic Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a product changes significantly in response to changes in the product's price.

Inelastic Demand

Refers to a situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service does not significantly change when its price changes.