SOLUTION: 1) ax-ay+bx-by Factor is this correct? If not what is the correct way....? a(x-y)+ b(x-y) (a+b) (x-y)

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Question 148861: 1) ax-ay+bx-by Factor

is this correct? If not what is the correct way....?
a(x-y)+ b(x-y)
(a+b) (x-y)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct. You can check by FOILing %28a%2Bb%29%28x-y%29 to get


%28a%2Bb%29%28x-y%29=ax-ay%2Bbx-by