Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is $$( x + 10 ) ^ { 2 } - 16$$

question 103

Multiple Choice

Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.
- $$( x + 10 ) ^ { 2 } - 16$$

• A) \(( x - 6 ) ( x - 14 )\)
• B) \(( x + 14 ) ( x + 6 )\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } + 20 x + 84\)
• D) \(( x + 26 ) ( x - 6 )\)

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