Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial $$x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40$$

question 127

Multiple Choice

Determine which factoring technique is appropriate for the given polynomial.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40$$

• A) factor out GCF
• B) trinomial, leading coefficient of 1
• C) trinomial, leading coefficient other than 1
• D) factoring by grouping

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