Solve the Equation by Factoring $$2 - 10 x = ( 3 x - 7 ) ( x + 1 )$$

question 405

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by factoring.
- $$2 - 10 x = ( 3 x - 7 ) ( x + 1 )$$

• A) \(\{ - 3,1 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ - 1 , \frac { 7 } { 3 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ - 1,3 \}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 5 } \right\}\)

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