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

question 116

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(( x + 1 ) ( 3 y + 3 )\)
• B) \(( x + 1 ) ( y + 3 )\)
• C) \(( 3 x + 3 ) ( y + 1 )\)
• D) \(( x + 3 ) ( y + 1 )\)

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