Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $3 b c - 15 b + 8 c - 40$

question 103

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $3 b c - 15 b + 8 c - 40$

• A) \(( 3 b + 8 c ) ( c - 5 )\)
• B) \(( 3 b + 8 ) ( c - 5 )\)
• C) \(( 3 b + c ) ( 8 c - 5 )\)
• D) \(( 3 b - 5 ) ( c + 8 )\)

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