Factor f(x) into linear factors given that k is a zero of f(x).f(x) = x4 + 6x3 + 7x2 - 12x - 18; k = -3 (multiplicity 2)

A. f(x) = (x -3) (x + 3) (x - )(x + )
B. f(x) = (x + 3)2(x - )(x + )
C. f(x) = (x + 3)2(x - 2)(x + 2)
D. f(x) = (x -3 )2(x - )(x + )


Answer: B

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