If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$z ^ { 2 } - 14 z + 49$$

question 98

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$z ^ { 2 } - 14 z + 49$$

• A) \(( z - 7 ) ( z + 7 )\)
• B) \(( z - 14 ) ( z + 14 )\)
• C) \(( z - 7 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( z + 7 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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