Factor the Four-Term Polynomial by Grouping $3 y - 18 + x y - 6 x$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping.
- $3 y - 18 + x y - 6 x$

• A) \(( y - 6 x ) ( 3 + x )\)
• B) \(( x - 6 ) ( y + 3 )\)
• C) \(( y - 6 ) ( 3 + x )\)
• D) \(( x - 6 ) ( 3 y + x )\)

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