Solve the Equation in the Real Number System $$x ^ { 4 } - 8 x ^ { 3 } + 16 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 17 = 0$$

question 285

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation in the real number system.
- $$x ^ { 4 } - 8 x ^ { 3 } + 16 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 17 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 4,4 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 4,1 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 1,1 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 1,4 \}\)

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