Factor
- $x ^ { 2 } - 3 x y - 10 y ^ { 2 }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $x ^ { 2 } - 3 x y - 10 y ^ { 2 }$

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

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