Factor Completely $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 5 , f ( a - 1 )$$

question 157

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 5 , f ( a - 1 )$$

• A) \(4 a ^ { 2 } - 5 a + 2\)
• B) \(4 a ^ { 2 } - 17 a + 2\)
• C) \(4 a ^ { 2 } - 5 a - 4\)
• D) \(- 5 a ^ { 2 } + 4 a - 4\)

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