Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial $$x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40$$

Multiple Choice

Determine which factoring technique is appropriate for the given polynomial.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40$$

A) factor out GCF
B) trinomial, leading coefficient of 1
C) trinomial, leading coefficient other than 1
D) factoring by grouping