Factor the polynomial f(x). Then solve the equation f(x) = 0.f(x) = x4 - 8x3 + 17x2 + 2x - 24

A. (x + 1)(x - 2)(x - 3)(x - 4); -1, 2, 3, 4
B. (x - 1)(x - 2)(x - 3)(x - 4); 1, 2, 3, 4
C. (x - 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 4); 1, -2, -3, -4
D. (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3)(x - 4); -1, -2, -3, 4


Answer: A

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