Use a Method of Your Choice to Solve the Equation $$x ^ { 2 } - 1 = | x + 8 |$$

question 253

Multiple Choice

Use a method of your choice to solve the equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 1 = | x + 8 |$$

• A) \(x = 0\)
• B) \(x = - 3.04\) or \(x = 3.04\)
• C) \(x = - 2.54\) or \(x = 3.54\)
• D) \(x = - 3.54\) or \(x = 2.54\)

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