Solve the Equation by Making an Appropriate Substitution $$( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } + 2 ( x - 5 ) - 8 = 0$$

question 267

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
- $$( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } + 2 ( x - 5 ) - 8 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 1,7 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 9 , - 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 3,9 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 7 , - 1 \}\)

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