Factor
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 2 x y - 8 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 2 x y - 8 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( x + 4 y ) ( x - 2 y )\)
• B) \(( x - 4 y ) ( x + y )\)
• C) \(( x - y ) ( x + 2 y )\)
• D) \(( x - 4 y ) ( x + 2 y )\)

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