Factorize a2x - b2y - b2x + a2y
A
(a - b)(x + y)
B
(y - x)(a - b)(a + b)
C
(x - y)(a - b)(a + b)
D
(x + y)(a - b)(a + b)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a2x - b2y - b2x + a2y = a2x - b2x - b2y + a2y Rearrange
= x(a2 - b2) + y(a2 - b2)
= (x + y)(a2 - b2)
= (x + y)(a + b)(a - b)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31007)