Factor
- $12 x ^ { 2 } + 25 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $12 x ^ { 2 } + 25 x y + 12 y ^ { 2 }$

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

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