Solve the Equation Below by Factoring $x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 45 = 0$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation below by factoring. $x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 45 = 0$

• A) \(5 , - 9\)
• B) \(- 5,9\)
• C) \(4,5\)
• D) \(0,9\)
• E) \(- 5 , - 9\)

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