Solve the Inequality $$x ( x + 5 ) \geq - 6$$

question 138

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality.
- $$x ( x + 5 ) \geq - 6$$

• A) \([ - 3 , - 2 ]\)
• B) \([ - 2 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 3 ]\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 3 ]\) or \([ - 2 , \infty )\)

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