Use the Difference of Squares Pattern to Factor the Polynomial $x ^ { 2 } - 16$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Use the difference of squares pattern to factor the polynomial. $x ^ { 2 } - 16$

• A)( x - 4)( x + 4)
• B)( x + 4)( x + 16)
• C)( x - 4)( x - 16)
• D)( x - 16)( x + 16)
• E)none of these

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