Solve the Inequality $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) > 0$$

question 173

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) > 0$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 5 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 5 ] \cup [ 5 , \infty )\)
• C) \([ - 5,5 ]\)
• D) \(( - 5,5 )\)

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