Factor by Grouping $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x y + 15 x y - 25 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 585

Multiple Choice

Factor by grouping.
- $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x y + 15 x y - 25 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( 4 x + 5 ) ( 3 x - 5 )\)
• B) \(( 4 x + 5 y ) ( 3 x - 5 y )\)
• C) \(( 12 x + 5 y ) ( x - 5 y )\)
• D) \(( 4 x - 5 y ) ( 3 x - 5 y )\)

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A situation in which the quantity supplied of a good exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, often leading to a price decrease.

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