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Factorize a^4 - 81.

A(a-3)(a+3)(a^2+9)
B(a-9)(a+9)
C(a^2-9)^2
D(a-3)^2(a+3)^2

✓ Correct Answer: A(a-3)(a+3)(a^2+9)

(a^2)^2 - 9^2 = (a^2-9)(a^2+9) = (a-3)(a+3)(a^2+9).

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