Factor the trinomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."x4 - 3x2 - 10

A. (x2 - 10)(x2 + 1)
B. (x2 - 5)(x2 + 2)
C. (x2 + 5)(x2 - 2)
D. prime


Answer: B

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