Factor Completely $p ^ { 2 } - s ^ { 2 }$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. Check by multiplying the factors. $p ^ { 2 } - s ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(( p - s ) ( p - s )\)
• B) \(( p - s ) s\)
• C) \(p ( p + s )\)
• D) \(( p - s ) ( p + s )\)
• E) \(( p + s ) s\)

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