Solve the Polynomial Equation by Factoring $$2 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4 = 0$$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation by factoring.
- $$2 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4 = 0$$

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

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