Solve the Equation $$( - 5 p - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = - 4 ( - 5 p - 7 ) + 5$$

question 134

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$( - 5 p - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = - 4 ( - 5 p - 7 ) + 5$$

• A) \[1 \frac { 3 } { 5 } , \frac { 2 } { 5 }\]
• B)1, -5
• C) \[1 \frac { 1 } { 5 } , 2 \frac { 2 } { 5 }\]
• D) \[- 1 \frac { 3 } { 5 } , - \frac { 2 } { 5 }\]

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