Solve the Inequality $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x \geq 16$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x \geq 16$$

• A) \(\left[ - 4 , \frac { 4 } { 3 } \right]\)
• B) \(\left[ -\infty , - \frac { 4 } { 3 } \right] \cup [ 4 , \infty )\)
• C) \(\left[ - \frac { 4 } { 3 } , 4 \right]\)
• D) \(( -\infty , - 4 ] \cup \left[ \frac { 4 } { 3 } , \infty \right]\)

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