Solve the Inequality $x ^ { 2 } + 17 x < 0$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality.
- $x ^ { 2 } + 17 x < 0$

• A) \(x < 0 \text { or } x > 17\)
• B) \(- 17 < x < 0\)
• C) \(\mathrm { x } < - 17 \text { or } \mathrm { x } > 0\)
• D) \(0 < x < 17\)

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