What are the factors in the expression a (b - 3) ?

A) a and b

B) a and - 3

C) b and - 3

D) a and b - 3

D) a and b - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression a (b-3) is a product of 2 terms, namely, a and (b-3).

So the factors of the expression are a and (b-3).

Option A contains only one correct factor - a

Option B contains only one correct factor - a

Option C contains no correct factor.

Option D contains both the correct factors - a and (b-3).

Hence among the given options, Option D is the correct option.