Solve the Equation Below by Factoring $x ^ { 2 } - 49 = 0$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation below by factoring. $x ^ { 2 } - 49 = 0$

A) $x = - 7$ and $x = 7$
B) $x = 7$
C) $x = - 7$
D) $x = 0$ and $x = 7$
E) $x = - 7$ and $x = 0$