Factor the Polynomial Completely $x ^ { 2 } - 6 x - 27$

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
- $x ^ { 2 } - 6 x - 27$

A) $( x - 3 ) ( x + 1 )$
B) prime
C) $( x - 3 ) ( x - 9 )$
D) $( x + 3 ) ( x - 9 )$