Factor. $\mathrm { wx } + \mathrm { wy }$
A) $\mathrm { w } ( \mathrm { w } x + y )$
B) $\mathrm { w } ( \mathrm { w } x + y )$.
C) $( x + y )$
D) $\mathrm { w } ( x + y )$
E) $\mathrm { w } ( \mathrm { w } x + \mathrm { w } y )$

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The common factor between the two terms is "w", so we can factor it out: w(x + y). Only choice D correctly includes "w" as a factor and also has the correct terms inside the parentheses. Choices A and B are identical and contain an unnecessary repetition of the factor "w". Choice C only includes the terms inside the parentheses and does not have the common factor "w". Choice E includes both "w" and "wx" in the parentheses, which is incorrect.

Factor wx+wy\mathrm { wx } + \mathrm { wy }wx+wy A) w(wx+y)\mathrm { w } ( \mathrm { w } x + y )w(wx+y)

Factor $\mathrm { wx } + \mathrm { wy }$ A) $\mathrm { w } ( \mathrm { w } x + y )$