Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is $$( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 25$$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.
- $$( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 25$$

• A) \(( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( x - 4 ) ( x + 6 )\)
• C) \(( x + 24 ) ( x - 26 )\)
• D) \(( x + 4 ) ( x - 6 )\)

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