Algebraeasy · Past Paper
Factorize: ax + ay + bx + by
A(a+b)(x+y)
B(a+x)(b+y)
C(a+y)(b+x)
Dab(x+y)
✓ Correct Answer: A — (a+b)(x+y)
Group terms as a(x+y) + b(x+y), then factor out (x+y).
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