Solve the Polynomial Equation by Factoring and Then Using the Zero

question 241

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation by factoring and then using the zero product principle.
- $$x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } - x - 8 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 8,8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 1,1 , - 8 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 64 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1 , - 8,8 \}\)

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