Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 16 = 0$$

question 100

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 16 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 8,2 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 2,8 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 8,1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 8,2 \}\)

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