Solve the Equation $2 x ^ { 2 } = 5 x - 2$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $2 x ^ { 2 } = 5 x - 2$

• A) \(x = 2 , \quad x = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(x = 2 , \quad x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(x = - 2 , \quad x = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(x = - 2\)
• E) \(x = - 2 , \quad x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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