Use the Quadratic Formula to Find the Exact Solutions $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x - 7 = 0$$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic formula to find the exact solutions.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x - 7 = 0$$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 3 } , 7\)
• B) \(- \frac { 1 } { 7 } , 3\)
• C) \(- 3,7\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 7 } , - 3\)

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