Factor the Polynomial $$x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 33$$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 33$$

• A) \(( x + 11 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• B) \(( x - 11 ) ( x + 3 )\)
• C) \(( x - 33 ) ( x + 1 )\)
• D) prime polynomial

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