Factor completely. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is prime.50a4b - 8b3

A. 2b(5a - 2b)2
B. 2b(5a2 + 2b)(5a2 - 2b)
C. (10a + 4b)(5ab - 2b2)
D. 2b(5a + 2b)2


Answer: B

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