In how many ways can $n$ books be arranged in a row so that two specified books are not together?

  • A
    $n! - (n - 2)!$
  • B
    $(n - 1)! (n - 2)$
  • C
    $n! - 2(n - 1)!$
  • D
    $(n - 2) n!$

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