Factor the Expression $3 \sec ^ { 2 } \beta + 8 \sec \beta - 16$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $3 \sec ^ { 2 } \beta + 8 \sec \beta - 16$

• A) \(( 3 \sec \beta - 3 ) ( \sec \beta + 5 )\)
• B) \(( 3 \sec \beta - 7 ) ( \sec \beta + 4 )\)
• C) \(( 3 \sec \beta - 7 ) ( \sec \beta + 3 )\)
• D) \(( 3 \sec \beta - 5 ) ( \sec \beta + 6 )\)
• E) \(( 3 \sec \beta - 4 ) ( \sec \beta + 4 )\)

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