Factor p^2 - 24 + 144.

A. (p + 12)^2

B. (p - 2) (p + 72)

C. (p - 12)^2

D. (p - 3)(p + 48)

1 answer

The given expression is a quadratic trinomial that can be factored using the perfect square trinomial formula (a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a - b)^2).

p^2 - 24 + 144 = (p - 12)^2

The correct answer is C. (p - 12)^2.
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