Factor Completely $$x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 } - 14 x y + 48$$

question 163

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $$x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 } - 14 x y + 48$$

• A) \(( x y + 6 ) ( x y - 8 )\)
• B) \(( x y - 6 ) ( x y + 8 )\)
• C) \(( x y + 6 ) ( x y + 8 )\)
• D) \(( x y - 6 ) ( x y - 8 )\)

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