Solve the Equation by Using the Square Root Property $$3 ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 15 = 255$$

question 84

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by using the square root property.
- $$3 ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 } - 15 = 255$$

• A) \(- 8 \pm \sqrt { 265 }\)
• B) \(8 \pm 3 \sqrt { 10 }\)
• C) \(- 8 \pm 3 \sqrt { 10 }\)
• D) \(8 \pm \sqrt { 265 }\)

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