Factor Completely $$x ^ { 2 } + 4 x y - 12 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 164

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 4 x y - 12 y ^ { 2 }$$

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

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