Solve the Quadratic Equation, Rounding to Thousandths When Necessary $0.16 x^ 2 = 0.25$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solve the quadratic equation, rounding to thousandths when necessary: $0.16 x^ 2 = 0.25$

• A) \(x = \pm 1.25 i\)
• B) \(x = \pm 0.8 i\)
• C) \(x = \pm 1.5625\)
• D) \(x = \pm 1.25\)

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