Factor the Polynomial $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 45$$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 45$$

• A) \(( x - 45 ) ( x + 1 )\)
• B) \(( x - 5 ) ( x + 9 )\)
• C) \(( x + 5 ) ( x - 9 )\)
• D) prime polynomial

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