Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping.
-2x + 8 + xy + 4y
A)(x + 4)(2 + y)
B)(x + 4y)(2 + y)
C)(y + 4)(2x + y)
D)(y + 4)(x + 2)

Name: Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping. -2x + 8 + xy + 4y A)(x + 4)(2 + y) B)(x + 4y)(2 + y) C)(y + 4)(2x + y) D)(y + 4)(x + 2)
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By grouping terms and factoring them out, we get (2x + 8) + (xy + 4y) = 2(x + 4) + y(x + 4), which can be further factored into (x + 4)(2 + y).

Factor the Four-Term Polynomial by Grouping