Factor
- $$12 x ^ { 2 } + 13 x t + 3 t ^ { 2 }$$

question 121

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $$12 x ^ { 2 } + 13 x t + 3 t ^ { 2 }$$

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

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