Solve the Inequality and Graph the Solution on the Real $$x ^ { 2 } > 2 x + 48$$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality and graph the solution on the real number line.​ $$x ^ { 2 } > 2 x + 48$$ ​

• A) \[( - \infty , - 6 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\]
• B) \[( - \infty , 6 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\]
• C) \[( - \infty , - 6 ) \cup ( - 8 , - \infty )\]
• D) \[( - \infty , - 6 ) \cup ( - 8 , \infty )\]
• E) \[( - \infty , 6 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\]

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