Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $$x y + y + 8 x + 8$$

question 262

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $$x y + y + 8 x + 8$$

• A) \(( 8 x + 8 ) ( y + 1 )\)
• B) \(( x + 8 ) ( y + 1 )\)
• C) \(( x + 1 ) ( y + 8 )\)
• D) \(( x + 1 ) ( 8 y + 8 )\)

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