B) (x+3)(x−3). Difference of squares: a² − b² = (a+b)(a−b). x² − 9 = (x+3)(x−3).

Factor: x² − 9

A (x−3)²

B (x+3)(x−3)

C (x+9)(x−1)

D x(x−9)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Difference of squares: a² − b² = (a+b)(a−b). x² − 9 = (x+3)(x−3).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Factor: x² − 9" is Option B: (x+3)(x−3).

The other options — A) (x−3)², C) (x+9)(x−1), D) x(x−9) — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Difference of squares: a² − b² = (a+b)(a−b). x² − 9 = (x+3)(x−3).

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Factor: x² − 9

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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