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Factorize: x^2 + 1/x^2 - 2

A(x - 1/x)^2
B(x + 1/x)^2
C(x - 1/x)(x + 1/x)
D(x^2 - 1)^2

✓ Correct Answer: A(x - 1/x)^2

x^2 - 2(x)(1/x) + (1/x)^2 = (x - 1/x)^2.

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