<u>Given</u>:
The given expression is
We need to determine the expression that is equivalent to the given expression.
<u>Equivalent expression:</u>
The equivalent expression can be determined by solving the expression.
Let us solve the polynomial function by factoring.
First, we shall group the expression.
Thus, we get;
Factoring out the common term , we get;
Thus, the expression that is equivalent to the expression is
Hence, the equivalent expression is
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.