Factor Completely Using the Trial and Error Method to Factor $9 x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 8$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Factor completely using the trial and error method to factor trinomials. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is
prime.
- $9 x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 8$

• A) \(( 9 x + 2 ) ( x + 4 )\)
• B) prime
• C) \(( 3 x + 2 ) ( 3 x + 4 )\)
• D) \(( 3 x - 2 ) ( 3 x - 4 )\)

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