If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$49 x ^ { 2 } + 56 x y + 16 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$49 x ^ { 2 } + 56 x y + 16 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( 49 x + y ) ( x + 16 y )\)
• B) \(( 7 x - 4 y ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( 7 x + 4 y ) ( 7 x - 4 y )\)
• D) \(( 7 x + 4 y ) ^ { 2 }\)

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