Solve $u ^ { 2 } - 16 u = 0$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Solve $u ^ { 2 } - 16 u = 0$ by completing the square.

• A) \(u = - 16\)
• B) \(u = 0 , u = - 16\)
• C) \(u = 0 , u = 16\)
• D) \(u = 1 , u = 16\)
• E) \(u = 80 , u = - 48\)

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