What is the factored form of q^2 - 12q + 36?

A. (q + 6)(q - 6)
B. (q - 6)(q - 6)
C. (q - 9)(q + 4)
D. (q + 4)(q + 9)

The factored form of q^2 - 12q + 36 is (q - 6)(q - 6), which simplifies to (q - 6)^2.

So, the correct answer is B. (q - 6)(q - 6).