Solve the Equation by Extracting the Square Roots $$2 x ^ { 2 } = 16$$

question 201

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by extracting the square roots.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } = 16$$

• A) \(x = 2 \sqrt { 2 }\) or \(x = - 2 \sqrt { 2 }\)
• B) \(x = 2\)
• C) \(x = 2 \sqrt { 2 }\)
• D) \(x = 2\) or \(x = - 2\)

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