Factor the Expression Completely $3 ( a - b ) ^ { 2 } + 5 ( a - b ) + 2$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression completely. If the expression is prime, so indicate. $3 ( a - b ) ^ { 2 } + 5 ( a - b ) + 2$

• A) \(( 3 a - b + 3 ) ( a - b + 1 )\)
• B) \(( 3 a - 3 b - 2 ) ( a - b - 1 )\)
• C) \(( 3 a - 3 b + 2 ) ( a - b + 1 )\)
• D) \(( 3 a - b - 3 ) ( a - b - 1 )\)
• E) prime

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