Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $x ^ { 2 } - x - 42 = 0$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. Check your solution. $x ^ { 2 } - x - 42 = 0$

• A) x₁ = 6, x₂ = -7
• B) x₁ = -7, x₂ = - 6
• C) x₁ = 5, x₂ = -8
• D) x₁ = - 6, x₂ = 7
• E) x₁ = 6, x₂ = 7

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