Factor Completely $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 x y - 4 y ^ { 2 } - 5 y + 5 x$$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Factor completely.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 x y - 4 y ^ { 2 } - 5 y + 5 x$$

• A) \(( x - y ) ( x + 4 y - 5 )\)
• B) \(( x - y ) ( x + y + 5 )\)
• C) \(( x - y ) ( x - 4 y + 5 )\)
• D) \(( x - y ) ( x + 4 y + 5 )\)

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