Factor
- $$( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $$( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$$

• A) \(( x - 5 ) ( x - 11 )\)
• B) \(( x + 17 ) ( x - 1 )\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 55\)
• D) \(( x + 11 ) ( x + 5 )\)

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