Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping.
-10 $10 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 15 x + 12$
A)(2x + 3)(5x + 4)
B)(10x - 3)(x - 4)
C)(2x - 3)(5x - 4)
D)(10x + 3)(x + 4)

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First, group the terms: (10x^2 - 8x) - (15x - 12). Factor out the common factors in each group: 2x(5x - 4) - 3(5x - 4). Notice that (5x - 4) is a common factor, so the polynomial can be factored as (2x - 3)(5x - 4).

Factor the Four-Term Polynomial by Grouping 10x2−8x−15x+1210 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 15 x + 1210x2−8x−15x+12

Factor the Four-Term Polynomial by Grouping $10 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 15 x + 12$