Factor the Four-Term Polynomial by Grouping $15 x ^ { 2 } + 18 x y + 10 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

question 30

Multiple Choice

Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping.
- $15 x ^ { 2 } + 18 x y + 10 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(( 15 x + 2 y ) ( x + 6 y )\)
• B) \(( 3 x - 2 y ) ( 5 x + 6 y )\)
• C) \(( 3 x + 2 ) ( 5 x + 6 )\)
• D) \(( 3 x + 2 y ) ( 5 x + 6 y )\)

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