Solve the Quadratic Equation by Factoring and Applying the Property $x = - 8 \text { or } x = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }$

question 248

Multiple Choice

Solve the quadratic equation by factoring and applying the property " ab = 0 if and only if a = 0 or b = 0." 3 x ² + 28 x + 32 = 0

• A) \(x = - 8 \text { or } x = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }\)
• B) x = \(-\) 8 or x = \(-\) 4
• C) x = \(-\) 8 or x = 4
• D) x = 8 or x = 3

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