Factor the Polynomial Completely $$x ^ { 2 } - 6 x y - 16 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 268

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 6 x y - 16 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) (x - 2y)(x + 8y)
• B) (x - 2y)(x + y)
• C) (x + 2y)(x - 8y)
• D) prime polynomial

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