If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36$$

question 40

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36$$

• A) \(( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( x - 12 ) ( x + 12 )\)
• D) \(( x - 6 ) ( x + 6 )\)

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