If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$$

question 32

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$$

• A) \(4 ( 3 x + 2 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• B) \(4 ( 3 x - 2 ) ( x + 5 )\)
• C) \(12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40\)
• D) \(( 12 x + 8 ) ( x - 5 )\)

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