Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
-$3 - x ^ { 2 } - 72$
A) $\left( x ^ { 2 } + 9 \right) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 8 \right)$
B) $\left( x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 72 \right)$
C) $\left( x ^ { 2 } + 8 \right) \left( x ^ { 2 } - 9 \right)$
D) Prime

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The given polynomial is $3 - x^2 - 72$, which simplifies to $-x^2 - 69$. This expression cannot be factored into a product of polynomials with real coefficients, as it does not fit the form of a difference of squares or any other factorable pattern.

Factor Completely 3−x2−723 - x ^ { 2 } - 723−x2−72

Factor Completely $3 - x ^ { 2 } - 72$