Factor by Any Method $$( q - 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 25$$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Factor by any method.
- $$( q - 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 25$$

• A) \(( q - 3 ) ( q - 13 )\)
• B) \(( q + 13 ) ( q - 13 )\)
• C) \(\left[ ( q - 8 ) ^ { 2 } + 5 \right] \left[ ( q - 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 5 \right]\)
• D) \(( q - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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