Factor the trinomial completely.-2x2 - 6x + 80

A. 2(x - 5)(x + 8)
B. -2(x + 5)(x + 8)
C. -2(x - 5)(x + 8)
D. -2(x + 5)(x - 8)


Answer: C

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