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For distinct integers a and b, a^n - b^n always has which factor?
Aa minus b
Ba squared
Ca + b
Da times b
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. a minus b
Writing a^n = (a - b + b)^n and expanding shows a - b divides a^n - b^n.
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