Factor
- $15 z ^ { 2 } + 4 z - 4$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $15 z ^ { 2 } + 4 z - 4$

• A) \(( 15 z + 2 ) ( z - 2 )\)
• B) Prime
• C) \(( 3 z + 2 ) ( 5 z - 2 )\)
• D) \(( 3 z - 2 ) ( 5 z + 2 )\)

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