JAMB Mathematics 1991 Question 19

Question 19

Algebraic Expressions

Which of the following is a factor of rs + tr − pt − ps?

  1. A.(p − s)
  2. B.(s − p)
  3. C.(r − p)
  4. D.(r + p)
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C ((r − p))

Explanation

Group: r(s + t) − p(t + s) = (s + t)(r − p). So r − p is a factor.