Factor as Completely as Possible $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 54$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Factor as completely as possible. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is prime.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 54$$

• A) Prime
• B) \(( x - 54 ) ( x + 1 )\)
• C) \(( x + 6 ) ( x - 9 )\)
• D) \(( x - 6 ) ( x + 9 )\)

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