Factor the Polynomial Completely $x y ^ { 2 } + 2 y ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 18$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
- $x y ^ { 2 } + 2 y ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 18$

• A) \(( x - 2 ) ( y + 3 ) ( y - 3 )\)
• B) \(( x + 2 ) ( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( x + 2 ) \left( y ^ { 2 } - 9 \right)\)
• D) \(( x + 2 ) ( y + 3 ) ( y - 3 )\)

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