Factor the trinomial containing two variables. If the polynomial is prime, so state.x2 - 2xy - 8y2

A. (x - 4y)(x + 2y)
B. (x + 4y)(x - 2y)
C. (x - y)(x + 2y)
D. (x - 4y)(x + y)


Answer: A

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