If the equation 2x^(2) + (a+3)x + 8 = 0 ...

If the equation `2x^(2) + (a+3)x + 8 = 0` has equal roots, then one of the values of a is

A

`-9`

B

`-5`

C

`-11`

D

11

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The correct Answer is:

C

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