Solve Equations That Are Quadratic in Form
Solve the Equation $$x ^ { - 2 } + 12 x ^ { - 1 } + 34 = 0$$

question 129

Multiple Choice

Solve Equations That Are Quadratic in Form
Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
- $$x ^ { - 2 } + 12 x ^ { - 1 } + 34 = 0$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { - 6 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 34 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { - 6 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 } } { 34 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { 6 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 34 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { - 6 \pm \sqrt { 2 } } { 38 } \right\}\)

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