Solve the Equation by the Method of Your Choice $( x + 7 ) ( x - 8 ) = 5$

question 209

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the method of your choice.
- $( x + 7 ) ( x - 8 ) = 5$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 \pm 7 \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 \pm 7 i\sqrt { 5 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { - 1 \pm 7 \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { - 1 \pm 7i \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 } \right\}\)

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