Factor the Expression Completely $$z ^ { 2 } + 8 z + 16 - 196 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 67

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression completely. $$z ^ { 2 } + 8 z + 16 - 196 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(\quad ( z - 4 + 14 y ) ( z - 4 - 14 y )\)
• B) \(\quad ( z - 4 + 14 y ) ( z + 4 + 14 y )\)
• C) \(\quad ( z + 14 + 4 y ) ( z + 14 - 4 y )\)
• D) \(\quad ( z + 4 + 14 y ) ( z + 4 - 14 y )\)

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