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A. (x + 3)(x - 6)(x2 + 16)
B. (x - 3)(x - 6)(x2 + 16)
C. (x - 3)(x - 6)(x2 + 1)
D. (x - 3)(x + 6)(x2 + 16)


Answer: B

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