Select the correct answer. Solve for x. (x - 4)(x - 4) = 0 A. -16 B. -4 C. 4 D. 16

C. 4

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve, set each parenthesis equal to the opposite side (0 in this case).

(x - 4)(x - 4) = 0

x - 4 = 0

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Add 4 to both sides:

x - 4 (+4) = 0 (+4)

x = 0 + 4

x = 4

Do the same for the other parenthesis:

x - 4 = 0

x - 4 (+4) = 0 (+4)

x = 0 + 4

x = 4

C. 4 is your answer.

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