Question #N546
If $x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0$, what is the value of $x$?
A. -4
B. -2
C. 2
D. 4
Correct Answer is: D
We can solve this quadratic equation by factoring. The equation can be factored as $(x-4)(x+2)=0$. Therefore, the solutions are $x=4$ and $x=-2$.