Completely factor the polynomial or state that the polynomial is prime.
-$$x ^ { 2 } - 16$$
A) $( x - 4 ) ( x - 4 )$
B) $\left( x ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 4 \right)$
C) $( x + 4 ) ( x - 4 )$
D) $( x + 16 ) ( x - 16 )$

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The polynomial $x^2 - 16$ is a difference of squares, which factors into $(x + 4)(x - 4)$.

Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is x2−16x ^ { 2 } - 16x2−16

Completely Factor the Polynomial or State That the Polynomial Is $x ^ { 2 } - 16$