1. Solve the equation \( x^2 + 2x – 8 = 0 \)
A) \( x = 2 \)
B) \( x = -4 \)
C) \( x = 2, -4 \)
D) \( x = 0 \)
Correct Answer: C) \( x = 2, -4 \)
Explanation: The quadratic equation \( x^2 + 2x – 8 = 0 \) can be factored as \( (x – 2)(x + 4) = 0 \).