Solve the Inequality $$( k - 8 ) ( k - 3 ) ( k + 5 ) < 0$$

question 297

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$( k - 8 ) ( k - 3 ) ( k + 5 ) < 0$$

• A) \(( - 8 , - 3 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 5 ) \cup ( 3,8 )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 8 ) \cup ( - 3,5 )\)
• D) \(( - 5,3 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\)

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