Factor by Grouping $$x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 3 x + 9$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Factor by grouping.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 3 x + 9$$

• A) \(( x - 3 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• B) \(( x - 3 ) ( x + 6 )\)
• C) \(( x + 3 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• D) \(- 6 x \left( x ^ { 2 } + 9 \right)\)

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