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Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY

What are the solutions to the quadratic equation x squared minus 16 is equal to 0 ?

Answer
A
x is equal to 2 and x is equal to negative 2
B
x is equal to 16 and x is equal to negative 16
C
x is equal to 4 and x is equal to negative 4
D
x is equal to 8 and x is equal to negative 8

Explanation

Add 16 to both sides to get x² = 16. Taking the square root gives x = 4 or x = −4, since both numbers square to 16. The correct choice is C, x = 4 and x = −4.

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