Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor

question 52

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. -18x⁴ + 10x³ - 12x²

• A) -2x²(9x² + 10x - 12)
• B) -2x²(9x² - 5x + 6)
• C) -18x²(x² + 10x - 12)
• D) -18x(x³ + 10x² - 12x)

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