If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$16 x ^ { 2 } - 56 x - 32$$

question 52

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$16 x ^ { 2 } - 56 x - 32$$

• A) \(8 ( 2 x - 1 ) ( x + 4 )\)
• B) \(( 16 x - 8 ) ( x + 4 )\)
• C) \(16 x ^ { 2 } - 56 x - 32\)
• D) \(8 ( 2 x + 1 ) ( x - 4 )\)

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