1.   If you solve x2 - 8x - 20 = 0 by the method of completing the square, add 20 to each side and then ____.
    A. add 8 to each side B. add 16 to each side
    C. add 32 to each side D. add 4 to each side
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  2.   The factors of x2 - 8x - 20 = 0 are ____.
    A. (x - 2) and (x - 10) B. (x + 2) and (x - 10)
    C. (x - 2) and (x + 10) D. (x + 2) and (x + 10)
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  3.   The roots of the equation x2 - 8x - 20 = 0 are ____.
    A. -2 and -10 B. 2 and 10
    C. 2 and -10 D. -2 and 10
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  4.   The equation x2 + x - 1 = 0 cannot be solved by ____.
    A. graphing B. factoring
    C. completing the square D. using the quadratic formula
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  5.   Solve the equation 2x2 -x + 4 = 0 by any method.
    A. 1 i B. i
    C. i D. i
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