Solve the Quadratic Equation by Factoring and Applying the Property $-$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Solve the quadratic equation by factoring and applying the property ab = 0 if and only if a = 0 or b = 0. x 2 + 2 kx $-$ 8 k 2 = 0

• A) x = \(-\) 2 k or x = \(-\) 4
• B) x = \(-\) 3 or x = 5 k
• C) x = 2 k or x = \(-\) 4 k
• D) x = 8 or x = k

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