Solve the Equation by the Zero-Factor Property $$2 x ^ { 2 } = - 12 x - 16$$

question 289

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the zero-factor property.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } = - 12 x - 16$$

• A) \(\{ - 2 , - 4 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 4 , - 8 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 , - 2 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 4,2 \}\)

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