Solve the System by Any Method, If Possible $x ^ { 2 } - 2 x = 7$

question 261

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by any method, if possible. $x ^ { 2 } - 2 x = 7$

• A) \(x = 1 \pm 2 \sqrt { 2 }\)
• B) \(16 i\)
• C) \(- 36 i\)
• D) infinitely many solutions, dependent equations
• E) no solution, inconsistent system

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