Factor the Polynomial $y ^ { 2 } - 4 y + 3 y - 12$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial $y ^ { 2 } - 4 y + 3 y - 12$ by grouping.

• A) \(3 y ( y - 5 )\)
• B) \(( y - 4 ) ( y - 3 )\)
• C) \(3 y ( y - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( y - 4 ) ( y - 12 )\)
• E) \(( y - 4 ) ( y + 3 )\)

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