Use the Quadratic Formula to Solve the Equation $$x ( x - 6 ) = 8$$

question 85

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.
- $$x ( x - 6 ) = 8$$

• A) \(\{ 3 - \sqrt { 17 } , 3 + \sqrt { 17 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 3 + 1 , - 3 - 1 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 3 - 1,3 + 1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 3 + \sqrt { 17 } , - 3 - \sqrt { 17 } \}\)

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