Solve the Polynomial Equation by Factoring and Then Using the Zero

question 342

Multiple Choice

Solve the polynomial equation by factoring and then using the zero product principle.
- $$x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - x - 4 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 1,1 , - 4 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 1 , - 4,4 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 4,4 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 16 \}\)

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