Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial $$x ^ { 2 } - 4$$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Determine which factoring technique is appropriate for the given polynomial.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 4$$

• A) difference of squares
• B) difference of cubes
• C) sum of squares
• D) factor out GCF

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