Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is $$81 x ^ { 2 } - 16$$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.
- $$81 x ^ { 2 } - 16$$

• A) \(( 9 x + 4 ) ( 9 x - 4 )\)
• B) \(( 81 x + 1 ) ( x - 16 )\)
• C) \(( 9 x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( 9 x - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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