Solve the quadratic equation by factoring and applying the property " ab = 0 if and only if a = 0 or b = 0." 3 x ² + 28 x + 32 = 0 A) $x = - 8 \text { or } x = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }$ B) x = $-$ 8 or x = $-$ 4 C) x = $-$ 8 or x = 4 D) x = 8 or x = 3

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The given equation can be factored as $3x^2 + 28x + 32 = 0$. Factoring, we get $(3x + 4)(x + 8) = 0$. Applying the property "ab = 0 if and only if a = 0 or b = 0," we find $x = -\frac{4}{3}$ or $x = -8$.

Solve the Quadratic Equation by Factoring and Applying the Property x=−8 or x=−43x = - 8 \text { or } x = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }x=−8 or x=−34​

Solve the Quadratic Equation by Factoring and Applying the Property $x = - 8 \text { or } x = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }$