Express the Area of the Shaded Region as a Polynomial $( x + 12 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Express the area of the shaded region as a polynomial. Factor the polynomial completely.
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• A) \(( x + 12 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( x + 6 ) ( x - 6 )\)
• C) \(( x - 12 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( x + 12 ) ( x - 12 )\)

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