Factor the Polynomial Completely $$a ^ { 2 } + 3 a b - 28 b ^ { 2 }$$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely.
- $$a ^ { 2 } + 3 a b - 28 b ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( a - 7 b ) ( a + b )\)
• B) \(( a - b ) ( a + 4 b )\)
• C) \(( a - 7 b ) ( a + 4 b )\)
• D) \(( a + 7 b ) ( a - 4 b )\)

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