Factor the Expression $( a - n ) c + ( a - n ) d$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $( a - n ) c + ( a - n ) d$

• A) \(( d - n ) ( c + a )\)
• B) \(( a - d ) ( c + n )\)
• C) \(c ( a - d ) + d\)
• D) \(( a - n ) ( c + d )\)
• E) \(( n - a ) ( c + d )\)

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