Factor the Polynomial $$9 z ^ { 2 } - 78 z + 169$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial. $$9 z ^ { 2 } - 78 z + 169$$

• A) \(3 ( z + 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( 3 z + 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(3 ( 13 - z ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( 3 z - 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(3 ( z - 13 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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