Factor Completely Using the Grouping Method to Factor Trinomials $$- 12 x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 12$$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Factor completely using the grouping method to factor trinomials. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is prime.
- $$- 12 x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 12$$

• A) \(( - 6 x + 4 ) ( 2 x + 3 )\)
• B) prime
• C) \(- 2 ( 3 x - 2 ) ( 2 x + 3 )\)
• D) \(- 2 ( 3 x + 2 ) ( 2 x - 3 )\)

---

Definitions:

Variance of Returns

A statistical measurement of the dispersion or spread of a set of investment returns, used to understand investment risk.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction, meaning that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, and vice versa.

Complete Information

A scenario in which all parties have access to all relevant information related to a transaction or decision.

Real Rate of Return

The real rate of return is the annual percentage profit earned on an investment, adjusted for changes in the price level due to inflation or deflation.