Factor the Expression $$( x - 12 ) ^ { 2 } + ( x - 12 )$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $$( x - 12 ) ^ { 2 } + ( x - 12 )$$

• A) \(( x - 12 ) ( x + 11 )\)
• B) \(( x - 14 ) ( x - 11 )\)
• C) \(( x - 12 ) ( x - 13 )\)
• D) \(( x - 12 ) ( x + 13 )\)
• E) \(( x - 12 ) ( x - 11 )\)

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