Factor completely. State that the polynomial is prime if it cannot be factored.5x2 - 4x - 9

A. (5x - 9)(x + 1)
B. (9 - 5x)(5x - 9)
C. (5x - 18)(5x - 9)
D. (5x - 9)(x - 1)


Answer: A

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