A
B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Each term in the given expression, , has a common factor of . Therefore, the expression can be rewritten as , or .
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to , not .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to , not .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to , not .