Question

Factor into two binomials : 1–bx–x+b

Answer 1

1-bx - x + b

x(1-b)- x(1-b)

( x-x) (1-b)

Answer 2

(b + 1)(1 - x)

Explanation:

Given

1 - bx - x + b ← factor out - x from - bx - x

= 1 - x(b + 1) + b

= 1(b + 1) - x(b + 1) ← factor out (b + 1)

= (b + 1)(1 - x)