If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$a ^ { 2 } x ^ { 2 } - 1$$

question 51

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$a ^ { 2 } x ^ { 2 } - 1$$

• A) \(( a x + 1 ) ( a x - 1 )\)
• B) \(( a x - 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( a x + 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(a ^ { 2 } x ^ { 2 } - 1\)

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