Factor Completely $$5 x ( 9 a + b ) - 17 y ( 9 a + b )$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. $$5 x ( 9 a + b ) - 17 y ( 9 a + b )$$

• A) \(( 5 x - 17 y ) ( 9 a + b )\)
• B) \(45 a x - 153 a y - 5 b x + 34 b y\)
• C) \(5 x - 17 y ( 9 a + b )\)
• D) \(( 5 x - 17 y ) 9 a + b\)
• E) \(45 a x - 153 a y + 5 b x - 17 b y\)

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