Question

What are the factors in the expression a(b - 3)?

A) a and b
B) a and -3
C) b and -3
D) a and b - 3

Answer 1

D) a and b - 3

Explanation:

The given expression a(b-3) is a product of 2 terms ,namely, a and (b-3).

So the factors of the expression are a and (b-3).

Option A contains only one correct factor - a

Option B contains only one correct factor - a

Option C contains no correct factor.

Option D contains both the correct factors - a and (b-3).

Hence among the given options, Option D is the correct option.