What factor is common to all the expressions x2 – x, 2x2 + x – 1 and x2 – 1?
-
A.
x -
B.
x + 1 -
C.
x – 1 -
D.
No common factor -
E.
(2x – 1)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
x2 – x = x(x – 1)
= 2x2 + x – 1
= (2x – 1)(x + 10
x2 – 1 = (x + 1)(x – 1)
No factor