Solve the Equation by the Zero-Factor Property $$x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 20 = 0$$

question 242

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the zero-factor property.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 20 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 2,10 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 10 , - 2 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 2,10 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 10,2 \}\)

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