Solve the Equation $( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation $( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8$ by using the Square Root Property.

• A) \(5 \pm \sqrt { 2 } i\)
• B) \(5 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 }\)
• C) -\(5 \pm \sqrt { 2 } i\)
• D) -\(5 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 }\)
• E) \(5 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 } i\)

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