Solve the Equation by the Quadratic Formula $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 4 ) = 4$$

question 202

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the quadratic formula.
- $$( x + 5 ) ( x - 4 ) = 4$$

• A) \[\frac { 1 \pm i \sqrt { 97 } } { 2 }\]
• B) \[\frac { 1 \pm \sqrt { 97 } } { 2 }\]
• C) \[\frac { - 1 \pm i \sqrt { 97 } } { 2 }\]
• D) \[\frac { - 1 \pm \sqrt { 97 } } { 2 }\]

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