Factor the Expression $( x + 4 y ) ^ { 2 } - 9 a ^ { 2 }$

question 156

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression $( x + 4 y ) ^ { 2 } - 9 a ^ { 2 }$ completely.

• A) \(( x + 4 y + 3 a ) ( x - 4 y - 3 a )\)
• B) \(( x + 4 y - 3 a ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( x + 4 y + 3 a ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( x + 4 y + 9 a ) ( x + 4 y - 9 a )\)
• E) \(( x + 4 y + 3 a ) ( x + 4 y - 3 a )\)

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