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Factorize: (x+y)^2 - 5(x+y) + 6

A(x+y-2)(x+y-3)
B(x+y+2)(x+y+3)
C(x+y-1)(x+y-6)
D(x-y-2)(x-y-3)

✓ Correct Answer: A(x+y-2)(x+y-3)

Let u = x+y, then u^2 - 5u + 6 = (u-2)(u-3).

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