Solve by Factoring $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 x = 40$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve by factoring.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 x = 40$$

• A) \(\{ - 5,8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 8 , - 5 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 8,5 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 8,5 \}\)

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