Simplify the expression by dividing out common factors. If the expression cannot be simplified by dividing out common
factors, so state.
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B) xy

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None of the terms share a common factor, so we cannot simplify the expression by dividing out common factors except for the constant factor of 1. Therefore, the expression is already in its simplest form and the best choice is B. There are no common factors to divide out in the given expression, so it cannot be simplified. However, option B "xy" is a common factor of any expression involving the terms "x" and "y". Therefore, "xy" is the best choice.

Simplify the Expression by Dividing Out Common Factors