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Question 10 of 40

Factor this polynomial completely.
x² - 81
O A. (x-2)(x - 9)
B. (x - 81)(x - 81)
C. (x+81)(x - 81)
O D. (x + 9)(x-9)

User Pier
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Answer:

D) (x + 9)(x-9)

Explanation:


x^2-81

Let's Rewrite 81 as → 9^2


x^2-9^2

Now, apply difference two squares formula


\left(x+9\right)\left(x-9\right)

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User Mohammad Ali Rony
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