Solve the Equation by the Method of Your Choice $$2 x ^ { 2 } + 10 x = - 5$$

question 378

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the method of your choice.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } + 10 x = - 5$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { - 5 - \sqrt { 15 } } { 2 } , \frac { - 5 + \sqrt { 15 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { - 5 - \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 } , \frac { - 5 + \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { - 10 - \sqrt { 15 } } { 2 } , \frac { - 10 + \sqrt { 15 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { - 5 - \sqrt { 15 } } { 4 } , \frac { - 5 + \sqrt { 15 } } { 4 } \right\}\)

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