Solve the Equation $$( x - 3 ) ( x + 8 ) = 0$$

question 358

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$( x - 3 ) ( x + 8 ) = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 3,8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 3 , - 8,0 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 3,8 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 3 , - 8 \}\)

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