Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $15 y ^ { 2 } + 22 y + 8$

question 230

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $15 y ^ { 2 } + 22 y + 8$

• A) \(( 15 y + 2 ) ( y + 4 )\)
• B) \(( 15 y + 1 ) ( y - 8 )\)
• C) \(( 3 y + 2 ) ( 5 y + 4 )\)
• D) \(( 3 y - 2 ) ( 5 y - 4 )\)

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