Solve the Equation $\mathrm { u } ^ { 2 } + 14 \mathrm { u } + 39 = 0$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $\mathrm { u } ^ { 2 } + 14 \mathrm { u } + 39 = 0$

• A) \(7 - \sqrt { 39 } , 7 + \sqrt { 39 }\)
• B) \(- 7 - \sqrt { 10 } , - 7 + \sqrt { 10 }\)
• C) \(- 14 + \sqrt { 39 }\)
• D) \(7 + \sqrt { 10 }\)

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