Factor the Polynomial Completely $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 16$$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 16$$

• A) \(( x - 8 ) ( x - 2 )\)
• B) \(( x - 8 ) ( x + 1 )\)
• C) prime polynomial
• D) \(( x + 8 ) ( x - 2 )\)

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