Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$15 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 20 x - 8$$

question 314

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Simplify the factors, if possible.
- $$15 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 20 x - 8$$

• A) \(( 15 x - 4 ) ( x + 2 )\)
• B) \(( 3 x - 4 ) ( 5 x + 2 )\)
• C) \(( 3 x + 4 ) ( 5 x - 2 )\)
• D) \(( 15 x + 4 ) ( x - 2 )\)

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