Multiply Using the Rule for the Product of the Sum $$( x + 12 ) ( x - 12 )$$

Multiple Choice

Multiply using the rule for the product of the sum and difference of two terms. Assume any variable exponents represent whole numbers.
- $$( x + 12 ) ( x - 12 )$$

A) $x ^ { 2 } - 144$
B) $x ^ { 2 } + 24 x - 144$
C) $x ^ { 2 } - 24 x - 144$
D) $x ^ { 2 } - 24$