Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula (When Necessary, Round $13.1 x ^ { 2 } - 39 x = 22.1$

question 100

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula (when necessary, round results to three significant digits) . $13.1 x ^ { 2 } - 39 x = 22.1$

• A) 3.46, -1.49
• B) 4.46, -1.49
• C) 3.46
• D) 3.46, -0.487
• E) 4.46, -0.487

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