Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { x - 5 } { x + 7 } < 0$$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Express the solution in interval notation.
- $$\frac { x - 5 } { x + 7 } < 0$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 7 )\)
• B) \(( - 7,5 )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 7 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( 5 , \infty )\)

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