Solve the quadratic equation. 8x2 + 16x + 8 = 0 A) 1 B) -1 C) 1 and 8 D) 1 and -1

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Solve the quadratic equation. 8x2 + 16x + 8 = 0 A) 1 B) -1 C) 1 and 8 D) 1 and -1

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$8x^2+16x+8=0\\\\8(x^2+2x+1)=0\ \ \ |:8\\\\x^2+2x+1=0\\\\x^2+x+x+1=0\\\\x(x+1)+1(x+1)=0\\\\(x+1)(x+1)=0\\\\(x+1)^2=0\iff x+1=0\\\\\boxed{x=-1}$
Answer: B. -1

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