Solve by Taking Square Roots $p ^ { 2 } - 4 = 0$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Solve by taking square roots: $p ^ { 2 } - 4 = 0$

• A) -2, 1
• B) -1, 2
• C) -1, 1
• D) -2, 3
• E) -2, 2

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