Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $2 x ^ { 2 } = 15$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. $2 x ^ { 2 } = 15$ Round your answer to three significant digits.

• A) x₁ = \(- 3.10\) , x₂ = \(3.10\)
• B) x₁ = \(- 2.99\) , x₂ = \(2.99\)
• C) x₁ = \(- 2.74\) , x₂ = \(2.74\)
• D) x₁ = \(- 2.77\) , x₂ = \(2.77\)
• E) x₁ = \(- 3.07\) , x₂ = \(3.07\)

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