Factorise by grouping: ax + ay + bx + by

  1. (a + b)(x + y)
  2. ab(x + y)
  3. (a - b)(x - y)
  4. (a + x)(b + y)
Answer

A) (a + b)(x + y)

Group in pairs and take out common factors: ax + ay + bx + by = (a + b)(x + y). SLO M-09-A-17 · Knowledge

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