Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square.x2 - 8x - 15 = 0
A. {-4 - 
, -4 + 
}
B. {8 - 
, 8 + 
}
C. {4 - 
, 4 + 
}
D. {4 - 
, 4 + 
}
Answer: C
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