Solve the Equation by Factoring $$2 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 5 = 0$$

question 283

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by factoring.
- $$2 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 5 = 0$$

• A) \(x = - 2\) or \(x = 5\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 11 } { 9 }\) or \(x = - 2\)
• C) \(x = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) or \(x = 2\)
• D) \(x = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) or \(x = 5\)

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