If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$25 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x y + 4 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$25 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x y + 4 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( 5 x + 2 y ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( 25 x + y ) ( x + 4 y )\)
• C) \(( 5 x + 2 y ) ( 5 x - 2 y )\)
• D) \(( 5 x - 2 y ) ^ { 2 }\)

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