Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 8 = 0$$

question 320

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 8 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 0 , - 4 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 2 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 } \}\)
• C) \(\{ 2 \pm 2 \mathrm { i } \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 2 \pm 2 i \}\)

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