Question

Factorize: ax + bx – ay – by.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

C

(x−y)(a+b)

ax+bx−ay−by

=(ax+bx)−(ay+by)

[Grouping the terms]

=(a+b)x−(a+b)y

=(a+b)(x−y)

[Taking (a + b) common]

Answer 2

Answer:

ax + bx - ay - by

x( a+ b) - y ( a +b)

(x - y) ( a + b)