Factor Completely $$9 x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $$9 x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x$$

• A) \(\left( 9 x ^ { 2 } + 2 \right) ( x + 2 )\)
• B) \(x ( 9 x + 1 ) ( x + 4 )\)
• C) \(x ( 3 x + 2 ) ( 3 x + 2 )\)
• D) \(x ( 3 x - 2 ) ( 3 x - 2 )\)

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