If the equations $x^2 - 11x + a = 0$ and $x^2 - 14x + 2a = 0$ have a common factor and $a \neq 0$,then what is the common factor?

  • A
    $(x - 3)$
  • B
    $(x - 6)$
  • C
    $(x - 8)$
  • D
    None of these

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