Question

Which of the following is the correct factorization of the polynomial below?

Answer 1

Answer:

D but see below.

Step-by-step explanation:

It can be factored if you are allowed to use square roots.

(p + 5√5)(p - 5√5)

Usually, you are not allowed to do that. Usually you must be working with whole numbers or rational well behaved fractions.

I think, given the above comment, the answer is D