Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.
-$12 z ^ { 2 } - 7 z - 12$
A) $( 12 z - 4 ) ( z + 3 )$
B) prime
C) $( 3 z - 4 ) ( 4 z + 3 )$
D) $( 3 z + 4 ) ( 4 z - 3 )$

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The correct factorization of $12z^2 - 7z - 12$ is $(3z - 4)(4z + 3)$, which matches option C. This is found by looking for factors of $12z^2$ and $-12$ that when combined give $-7z$.

Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is 12z2−7z−1212 z ^ { 2 } - 7 z - 1212z2−7z−12

Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is $12 z ^ { 2 } - 7 z - 12$