What is the L.C.M. of the polynomials x^2 - 1 and x^2 - 4? - Basic Operations & Factorization - Alge

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A. (x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 2)(x + 2)

B. (x - 1)(x + 1)

C. (x - 2)(x + 2)

D. x^4 - 5x^2 + 4

E. None of the above

Answer: A. (x - 1)(x + 1)(x - 2)(x + 2)

The L.C.M. is obtained by taking the product of the distinct linear factors from both polynomials.

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