Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $2 y - 16 + x y - 8 x$

question 384

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $2 y - 16 + x y - 8 x$

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

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