Solve the Equation by Using the Quadratic Formula $$2 x ( x - 2 ) = 5$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by using the quadratic formula.
- $$2 x ( x - 2 ) = 5$$

• A) \(1 \pm \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(- 1 + \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 } , - 6 + \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 }\)
• C) \(1 \pm \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 } i\)
• D) \(- 1 + \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 } i , - 6 + \frac { \sqrt { 14 } } { 2 } i\)

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