A
B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Since is a common factor of each term in the given expression, the expression can be rewritten as .
Desmos solution:
Note: The listed x and y values make the original expression and 34(x+y) print the same outputs.
Enter in Desmos:
Reviewed and rewritten by CookSAT
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to .