The solutions of a quadratic equation are 5 and -1. What is the factored form of a related quadratic function?
a) f(x) = (x - 5)(x + 1)
b) f(x) = (x - 5)(x - 5)
c) f(x) = (x + 5)(x - 1)
d) f(x) = (x + 5)(x + 1)