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A. (x + 8)(x + 4)(x - 1)2
B. (x - 8)(x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)
C. (x + 8)(x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)
D. (x - 8)(x - 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)


Answer: C

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