If $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a + x & b & c \\ b & x + c & a \\ c & a & x + b \end{vmatrix}$,which of the following is a factor for the above determinant?

  • A
    $x - (a + b + c)$
  • B
    $x + (a + b + c)$
  • C
    $a + b + c$
  • D
    $-(a + b + c)$

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