Factor $z ^ { 2 } - 4 z - 4$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Factor: $z ^ { 2 } - 4 z - 4$

• A) \(( z + 2 ) ( z - 2 )\)
• B) \(( z - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( z + 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( 2 + z ) ( 2 - z )\)
• E) Nonfactorable over the integers

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