Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $$4 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 2 = 0$$

question 451

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
- $$4 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 2 = 0$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { - 2 \pm \sqrt { 6 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { - 2 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 8 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { - 8 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { - 2 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 } \right\}\)

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