Factor
- $$9 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 54$$

question 103

Multiple Choice

Factor.
- $$9 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 54$$

• A) \(( 9 x + 18 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• B) \(9 ( x - 2 ) ( x + 3 )\)
• C) \(9 ( x + 2 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• D) Prime

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