Factor Completely $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 20$$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Factor completely.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 20$$

• A) \(( x - 5 ) ( x + 5 )\)
• B) \(( x + 5 ) ( x - 4 )\)
• C) \(( x + 4 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• D) \(( x + 1 ) ( x - 9 )\)

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