Determine Which of the Following Values of X Is a Solution

question 8

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the following values of x is a solution to the equation $x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 = 0$ .

• A) \(x = 4 , x = - 5\)
• B) \(x = - 4\)
• C) \(x = - 4 , x = - 5\)
• D) \(x = - 4 , x = 5\)
• E) \(x = 5\)

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