Use the Distributive Property to Factor the Following $$( y + 1 ) x - ( y + 1 )$$

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to factor the following.
- $$( y + 1 ) x - ( y + 1 )$$

A) $( y + 1 ) ( x - 1 )$
B) $x ( y + 1 )$
C) $x ( y + 1 ) ^ { 2 }$
D) $x ^ { 2 } ( y - 1 )$