Factor the Binomial Completely $z ^ { 2 } - 16$

question 139

Multiple Choice

Factor the binomial completely.
- $z ^ { 2 } - 16$

• A) \(( z + 4 ) ( z - 4 )\)
• B) \(( \mathrm { z } + 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) prime
• D) \(( z - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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