Factor the trinomial by grouping, or state that the trinomial is prime.9a2 - 6ab - 8b2

A. prime
B. (3a + 4b)(3a - 2b)
C. (9a - 4b)(a + 2b)
D. (3a - 4b)(3a + 2b)


Answer: D

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