Factor by Grouping $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x y - 4 x y - 12 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Factor by grouping.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 9 x y - 4 x y - 12 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( 3 x + 4 y ) ( x + 3 y )\)
• B) \(\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 y \right) ( 1 + 3 y )\)
• C) \(( 3 x - 4 y ) ( x - 3 y )\)
• D) \(( 3 x - 4 y ) ( x + 3 y )\)

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