Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $$4 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } - 60 x$$

question 394

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $$4 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } - 60 x$$

• A) \(\left( 4 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x \right) ( x - 5 )\)
• B) \(4 x ( x + 3 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• C) \(( x - 3 ) \left( 4 x ^ { 2 } + 20 \right)\)
• D) \(4 x ( x - 3 ) ( x + 5 )\)

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