Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $12 x ^ { 2 } - 15 x - 16 x + 20$

question 266

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $12 x ^ { 2 } - 15 x - 16 x + 20$

• A) \(( 12 x + 4 ) ( x + 5 )\)
• B) \(( 12 x - 4 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• C) \(( 3 x - 4 ) ( 4 x - 5 )\)
• D) \(( 3 x + 4 ) ( 4 x + 5 )\)

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