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Question 12 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY

What values of b satisfy 4 times open paren 3 b plus 2 close paren squared is equal to 64 ?

Answer
A
b is equal to 2 and b is equal to 10 thirds
B
b is equal to 2 thirds and b is equal to negative 2
C
b is equal to 2 thirds and b is equal to 3
D
b is equal to 2 and b is equal to negative 10 over 3

Explanation

Divide both sides of 4(3b + 2)² = 64 by 4 to get (3b + 2)² = 16. Thus 3b + 2 can equal 4 or −4. Solving gives b = 2/3 or b = −2, so the correct choice is C.

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