Factor Completely $x ^ { 2 } - 7 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $x ^ { 2 } - 7 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

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

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