Use the Discriminant to Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Polynomial

question 7

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine whether the given quadratic polynomial can be factored, then factor it if it is not prime. 10x² + 10x + 6

• A) The expression is prime.
• B) (x + 10)(x + 6)
• C) (10x + 6)(x + 10)
• D) (10x + 10)(x + 6)

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