Solve the polynomial equation.2x5 + 2x4 - 6x3 - 6x2 - 8x - 8 = 0

A. x = -1, -2, i
B. x = 2, -2
C. x = -2, 1, 2, ±i
D. x = 2, -1, -2, ±i


Answer: D

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