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What factor is common to all the expressions x2 - x, 2x2 + x - 1 and x2 - 1?

What factor is common to all the expressions x2 - x, 2x2 + x - 1 and x2 - 1?
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  • A X
  • B X + 1
  • C X - 1
  • D No common factor
  • E (2x - 1)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
x2 - x = x(x - 1)
= 2x2 + x - 1
= (2x - 1)(x + 10
x2 - 1 = (x + 1)(x - 1)
No factor

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