Factor by Any Method $$( q - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$$

question 515

Multiple Choice

Factor by any method.
- $$( q - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$$

• A) \(( q - 1 ) ( q - 7 )\)
• B) \(( q + 7 ) ( q - 7 )\)
• C) \(( q - 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(\left[ ( q - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 3 \right] \left[ ( q - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 3 \right]\)

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