Solve by the Quadratic Formula $$x ^ { 2 } = 24 x - 154$$

question 122

Multiple Choice

Solve by the quadratic formula. Simplify answers. Use i notation for nonreal complex numbers.
- $$x ^ { 2 } = 24 x - 154$$

• A) \( x=\pm \sqrt{10} \)
• B) \( x=\pm 10 \mathrm{i} \)
• C) \( x=-12 \pm i \sqrt{10} \)
• D) \( x=\pm \mathrm{i} \sqrt{10} \)

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