Factor the Expression $$( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + ( x - 4 )$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $$( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + ( x - 4 )$$

• A) \(( x - 4 ) ( x + 3 )\)
• B) \(( x - 6 ) ( x - 3 )\)
• C) \(( x - 4 ) ( x - 5 )\)
• D) \(( x - 4 ) ( x + 5 )\)
• E) \(( x - 4 ) ( x - 3 )\)

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Trade Deficit

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