What is the factored form of x6 – 9?

Recognize x⁶ − 9 as a difference of squares: (x³)² − 3². Apply a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b), giving (x³ + 3)(x³ − 3). Therefore, the correct choice is D, (x³ + 3)(x³ − 3).

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