Choose a Reasonable Method for Solving the Equation $x ^ { 2 } + 2 x = - 9$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Choose a reasonable method for solving the equation. Round your answers to three decimal places. $x ^ { 2 } + 2 x = - 9$

• A) \(x = 2.852 , x = - 2.852\)
• B) \(x = 2.852 , x = - 2.704\)
• C) \(x = 2.704 , x = - 2.852\)
• D) \(x = 1.426 , x = - 1.426\)
• E) no real-number solution

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