Which of the following expressions is(are) a factor of ?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Choice B is correct. The given expression can be factored by first finding two values whose sum is and whose product is , or . Those two values are and . It follows that the given expression can be rewritten as . Since the first two terms of this expression have a common factor of and the last two terms of this expression have a common factor of , this expression can be rewritten as . Since the two terms of this expression have a common factor of , it can be rewritten as . Therefore, expression II, , is a factor of , but expression I, , is not a factor of .
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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