Factor the Binomial Completely $s ^ { 2 } b ^ { 2 } - 1$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Factor the binomial completely.
- $s ^ { 2 } b ^ { 2 } - 1$

• A) \(( s b + 1 ) ( s b - 1 )\)
• B) \(( s b - 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( s b + 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) prime

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