What is the factored form of the expression?

w^2 + 12w + 36

(1 point)

A. (w + 6)(w - 6)

B. (w + 36)(w - 1)

C. (w - 6)^2

D. (w + 6)^2

The factored form of the expression w^2 + 12w + 36 is (w + 6)^2.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. (w + 6)^2.