Factor by grouping.
-8x2 + 12x + 10x + 15
A) (4x + 5)(2x + 3)
B) (8x + 5)(x + 3)
C) (4x - 5)(2x - 3)
D) (8x - 5)(x - 3)

Name: Factor by grouping. -8x2 + 12x + 10x + 15 A) (4x + 5)(2x + 3) B) (8x + 5)(x + 3) C) (4x - 5)(2x - 3) D) (8x - 5)(x - 3)
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First, group the terms: (8x^2 + 12x) + (10x + 15). Factor out the common factors: 4x(2x + 3) + 5(2x + 3). Then, factor out the common binomial factor: (4x + 5)(2x + 3).

Factor by Grouping. -8x2 + 12x + 10x + 15