Solve $- 0.9 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + 0.5 = 0$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Solve $- 0.9 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + 0.5 = 0$ using the quadratic formula. Round answers to nearest thousandth.

• A) \(x = - 1.071,3.622\)
• B) \(x = - 0.609,3.162\)
• C) \(x = - 0.159,3.492\)
• D) \(x = - 0.036,2.492\)
• E) \(x = 0.309,3.583\)

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