Solve the Equation Below by Factoring $$x ( x + 7 ) = 8$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation below by factoring. $$x ( x + 7 ) = 8$$

• A) \(x = - 8\) and \(x = 1\)
• B) \(x = - 8\) and \(x = - 1\)
• C) \(x = - 1\) and \(x = 8\)
• D) \(x = - 7\) and \(x = 0\)
• E) \(x = 0\) and \(x = 7\)

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