Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 ) + ( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 )$$

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Simplify the factors, if possible.
- $$( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 ) + ( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 )$$

A) $2 ( x - 9 ) ( 2 x + 14 )$
B) $2 ( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 )$
C) $( x - 9 ) ( 2 x + 14 )$
D) $( x - 9 ) ( x + 14 )$