Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 56$$

question 497

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 56$$

• A) \(( x + 8 ) ( x - 7 )\)
• B) \(( x - 8 ) ( x + 8 )\)
• C) \(( x + 7 ) ( x - 8 )\)
• D) \(( x + 1 ) ( x - 15 )\)

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