The equation formed by decreasing each root of $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ by $1$ is $2x^2 + 8x + 2 = 0$. Then:

  • A
    $a = -b$
  • B
    $b = -c$
  • C
    $c = -a$
  • D
    $b = a + c$

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