Factor the Expression Completely $7 ( x + y ) ^ { 2 } + ( x + y ) - 8$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression completely. If the expression is prime, so indicate. $7 ( x + y ) ^ { 2 } + ( x + y ) - 8$

• A) \(( 7 x + 7 y + 8 ) ( x + y - 1 )\)
• B) \(( 7 x + 7 y - 8 ) ( x + y + 1 )\)
• C) \(( 8 x + 8 y + 7 ) ( x + y - 1 )\)
• D) \(( 8 x + 8 y - 7 ) ( x + y + 1 )\)
• E) prime

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