Solve the Inequality $$- x ^ { 2 } + 10 x - 23 < 0$$

question 238

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$- x ^ { 2 } + 10 x - 23 < 0$$

• A) \(( - 5 - \sqrt { 2 } , - 5 + \sqrt { 2 } )\)
• B) \(( 5 - \sqrt { 2 } , 5 + \sqrt { 2 } )\)
• C) \(( -\infty , 5 - \sqrt { 2 } ) \cup ( 5 + \sqrt { 2 } , \infty )\)
• D) \(( -\infty , - 5 - \sqrt { 2 } ) \cup ( - 5 + \sqrt { 2 } , \infty )\)

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