Use the Quadratic Formula to Find the Exact Solutions $$x ^ { 2 } + 35 = 5 x$$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic formula to find the exact solutions.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 35 = 5 x$$

• A) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 } \pm \frac { \sqrt { 115 } } { 2 } \mathrm { i }\)
• B) 0,5
• C) \(- 5,5\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 } \pm \frac { 5 } { 2 } \mathrm { i }\)

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