Solve the Equation $$| x + 8 | = x ^ { 2 } + 8 x$$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$| x + 8 | = x ^ { 2 } + 8 x$$

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

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