Solve the Cubic Equation Using Factoring and the Quadratic Formula $$x ^ { 3 } - 8 = 0$$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Solve the cubic equation using factoring and the quadratic formula.
- $$x ^ { 3 } - 8 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 2,1 \pm i \sqrt { 6 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ 2 , - 1 \pm \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• C) \(\{ 2 , \pm 2 \mathrm { i } \}\)
• D) \(\{ 2 , - 1 \pm i \sqrt { 3 } \}\)

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