Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $$x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 2 x + 18$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 2 x + 18$$

• A) prime
• B) \(( x - 9 ) ( x + 2 )\)
• C) \(( x + 9 ) ( x + 2 )\)
• D) \(( x - 9 ) ( x - 2 )\)

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