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

question 350

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(( 20 x - 5 y ) ( x + 3 y )\)
• B) \(( 4 x - 5 y ) ( 5 x + 3 y )\)
• C) \(( 4 x + 5 y ) ( 5 x + 3 y )\)
• D) \(( 4 x - 5 ) ( 5 x + 3 )\)

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