Solve the Equation by the Quadratic Formula $$( x + 3 ) ( x - 1 ) = 4$$

question 219

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the quadratic formula.
- $$( x + 3 ) ( x - 1 ) = 4$$

• A) \[1 \pm i \sqrt { 3 }\]
• B) \[- 1 \pm i \sqrt { 3 }\]
• C) \[- 1 \pm \sqrt { 11 }\]
• D) \[1 \pm \sqrt { 11 }\]

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