Solve the Inequality $$- x ^ { 2 } - 15 x - 54 \geq 0$$

question 125

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$- x ^ { 2 } - 15 x - 54 \geq 0$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 9 ] \cup [ - 6 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 9 ) \cup ( - 6 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - 9 , - 6 )\)
• D) \([ - 9 , - 6 ]\)

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