Factor Completely $x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 45$

question 47

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 45$

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

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