Factor Completely $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x y + 36 y ^ { 2 }$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Factor completely.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x y + 36 y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) Prime
• B) \(( x + 6 y ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( x - 6 y ) ( x + 6 y )\)
• D) \(( x - 6 y ) ^ { 2 }\)

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