Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$

question 422

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$

• A) \(4 ( 3 x + 2 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• B) \(( 12 x + 8 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• C) \(( 3 x + 2 ) ( 4 x - 20 )\)
• D) \(4 ( 3 x - 2 ) ( x + 5 )\)

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