Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $$2 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x y - 8 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 339

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x y - 8 y ^ { 2 }$$

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

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