Factor the Special Product $x ^ { 2 } - 36 y ^2$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Factor the special product: $x ^ { 2 } - 36 y ^2$

• A) 36(x - y)(x - y)
• B) (x +6y)(x - 6y)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } \left( 1 - 36 y ^ { 2 } \right)\)
• D) \(( x - 6 y ) ^ { 2 }\)

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