Solve the Equation by the Zero-Factor Property $$6 x ^ { 2 } + 23 x + 21 = 0$$

question 101

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the zero-factor property.
- $$6 x ^ { 2 } + 23 x + 21 = 0$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { 3 } { 2 } , \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 2 } { 3 } , \frac { 3 } { 7 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ - \frac { 2 } { 3 } , - \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ - \frac { 3 } { 2 } , - \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right\}\)

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