Solve the Quadratic Equation Using the Method That Seems Most $x ^ { 2 } - 10 x = 20$

question 104

Multiple Choice

Solve the quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. $x ^ { 2 } - 10 x = 20$

• A) \(\{ 10 \pm 6 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ 10 - 6 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• C) \(\{ 5 \pm 3 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• D) \(\{ 5 - 3 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)
• E) \(\{ 10 + 6 \sqrt { 5 } \}\)

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