Use the Distributive Property to Rewrite the Sum or Difference $x - k x$

question 279

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to rewrite the sum or difference as a product. Simplify the answer if possible.
-h $x - k x$

• A) \(x ( h + k )\)
• B) \(x ( h - k )\)
• C) \(h ( x - k )\)
• D) \(( h - x ) k\)

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