Factor by Grouping $$x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 40$$

question 126

Multiple Choice

Factor by grouping.
- $$x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 40$$

• A) \(\left( x ^ { 2 } + 5 \right) ( x + 8 )\)
• B) \(\left( x ^ { 2 } + 5 \right) ( x - 8 )\)
• C) \(\left( x ^ { 2 } + 5 \right) ( x + 8 x )\)
• D) \(\left( x ^ { 3 } + 5 \right) ( x + 8 )\)

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