1. The problem asks to rewrite the power expression $ (x - 2)^2 $ as repeated multiplication. 2. Recall the rule for powers: $ a^n $ means multiplying $ a $ by itself $ n $ times. 3. So, $ (x - 2)^2 $ means $ (x - 2) \times (x - 2) $. 4. This matches choice E: $ (x - 2)(x - 2) $. 5. The other choices either have incorrect bases, exponents, or simplified forms that do not represent repeated multiplication. Final answer: E. $ (x - 2)(x - 2) $