Without solving, determine the character of the solutions of the equation in the complex number system.x2 + 8x + 16 = 0

A. two complex solutions that are conjugates of each other
B. a repeated real solution
C. two unequal real solutions


Answer: B

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A. Solve 3e.04x = 4. B. Evaluate y = 3e.04(1/4). C. Solve 3e.04x = 12. D. Evaluate y = 3e.04(4).

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