Factor the Polynomial Completely $2 x ^ { 2 } - 32 y ^ { 2 }$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. Don t forget to look for a common monomial factor first. $2 x ^ { 2 } - 32 y ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(2 ( x - 4 y ) ( x + 4 y )\)
• B) \(4 ( x - 2 y ) ( x + 2 y )\)
• C) \(( x - 2 y ) ( x + 2 y )\)
• D) \(( x - 4 y ) ( x + 4 y )\)
• E) not factorable

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