Factor Completely $12 x ^ { 2 } - 17 x y + 6 y ^ { 2 }$

question 180

Multiple Choice

Factor completely.
- $12 x ^ { 2 } - 17 x y + 6 y ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(( 4 x - 3 y ) ( 3 x - 2 y )\)
• B) \(( 4 x + 3 y ) ( 3 x + 2 y )\)
• C) prime
• D) \(( 12 x + 3 y ) ( x + 2 y )\)

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