Factor the Polynomial Completely $x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 } - 9 x ^ { 2 } - 16 y ^ { 2 } + 144$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely.
$x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 } - 9 x ^ { 2 } - 16 y ^ { 2 } + 144$

• A) The polynomial is prime.
• B) \(( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } ( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) (x y-16)(x y-9)
• D) (x-4)(x+4)(y-3)(y+3)

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