Factor the four-term polynomial by grouping.20a3 + 12a2b - 25ab2 - 15b3

A. (4a2 - 5b2)(5a + 3b)
B. (20a2 - 5b2)(a + 3b)
C. (4a2 + 5b2)(5a - 3b)
D. (4a2 - 5b)(5a + 3b)


Answer: A

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