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Factorize: x^2 - x - 6

A(x-3)(x+2)
B(x+3)(x-2)
C(x-6)(x+1)
D(x-1)(x+6)

✓ Correct Answer: A(x-3)(x+2)

x^2 - 3x + 2x - 6 = x(x-3) + 2(x-3) = (x-3)(x+2).

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