Factor the Polynomial Completely $x ^ { 2 } - x - 54$

question 203

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
- $x ^ { 2 } - x - 54$

• A) \(( x - 6 ) ( x + 9 )\)
• B) \(( x - 54 ) ( x + 1 )\)
• C) \(( x + 6 ) ( x - 9 )\)
• D) prime

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