Factorize the expression: am + bn - an - bm

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2011

Factorize the expression: am + bn - an - bm

  • A. (a - b)(m + n)
  • B. (a - b)(m - n)
  • C. (a + b)(m - n)
  • D. (a + b)(m + n)

Correct Answer: B. (a - b)(m - n)

Explanation

am + bn - an - bm

am - an - bm + bn

a(m - n) - b(m - n)

(a - b)(m - n)



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