If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$$

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$$

A) $4 ( 3 x + 2 ) ( x - 5 )$
B) $4 ( 3 x - 2 ) ( x + 5 )$
C) $12 x ^ { 2 } - 52 x - 40$
D) $( 12 x + 8 ) ( x - 5 )$