Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $$( x + 2 ) ( x - 9 ) = 8$$

question 109

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
- $$( x + 2 ) ( x - 9 ) = 8$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { - 7 \pm 3 \sqrt { 17 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ - \frac { 7 } { 2 } \pm \frac { 3 \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 17 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { 7 } { 2 } \pm \frac { 3 i \sqrt { 17 } } { 2 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { 7 \pm 3 \sqrt { 17 } } { 2 } \right\}\)

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