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

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The polynomial is a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1, so we can use the technique of factoring a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1.

Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial x2+13x+40x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40x2+13x+40

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