One of the factors of (mn - nq - n\(^2\) + mq) is (m - n). The other factor is?
A
(n - q)
B
(q - n)
C
(n + q)
D
(q - m)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
mn - nq - n\(^2\) + mq
mn - n\(^2\) - nq + mq
(mn - n\(^2\)) (mq - nq)
n(m - n) + q(m - n)
= (n +q) (m - n)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36639)