Factor $49 z ^ { 2 } + 28 z + 4$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Factor: $49 z ^ { 2 } + 28 z + 4$

• A) \(( 2 + 7 z ) ( 2 - 7 z )\)
• B) \(( 7 z - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( 7 z + 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( 7 z + 2 ) ( 7 z - 2 )\)
• E) Nonfactorable over the integers

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