Factor out the greatest common factor. Be sure that the coefficient of the term of highest degree is positive.12a(a - b) + (a - b)

A. (a - b)(12a + 1)
B. 12a(a - b)
C. (12a2 - 12ab) + (a - b)
D. 13a(a - b)


Answer: A

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