Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$5 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 5 = 0$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$5 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 5 = 0$$

• A) \[\frac { - 1 \pm \sqrt { 26 } } { 5 }\]
• B) \[- 5 , \frac { 27 } { 5 }\]
• C) \[\frac { 1 \pm \sqrt { 26 } } { 5 }\]
• D) \[\frac { 5 \pm \sqrt { 26 } } { 25 }\]

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