Solve the Quadratic Inequality $$x ^ { 2 } + 7 x \leq - 12$$

question 375

Multiple Choice

Solve the quadratic inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 7 x \leq - 12$$

• A) \(( - \infty , 3 ] \cup [ 4 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( 3,4 )\)
• C) \([ 3,4 ]\)
• D) \([ - 4 , - 3 ]\)

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