Solve the Inequality $$x ^ { 2 } + 5 x \geq - 4$$

question 219

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 5 x \geq - 4$$

• A) \([ - 4 , - 1 ]\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 4 ] \cup [ - 1 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 4 ]\)
• D) \([ - 1 , \infty )\)

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