Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $12 x ^ { 4 } - 26 x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 }$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible. $12 x ^ { 4 } - 26 x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(2 x ^ { 2 } ( 3 x + 2 ) ( 2 x + 3 )\)
• B) \(2 x ^ { 2 } ( 3 x - 2 ) ( 2 x - 3 )\)
• C) \(2 x ^ { 2 } ( 3 x + 2 ) ( 2 x - 3 )\)
• D) \(2 x ^ { 2 } ( 3 x - 2 ) ( 2 x + 3 )\)
• E)The trinomial is prime.

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