Solve for x: x² - 5x - 14 = 0
- A. x = 8 or x = -3
- B. x = -7 or x = 2
- C. x = 7 or x = -1
- D. x = 7 or x = -2 ✓
Correct answer
D. x = 7 or x = -2
Explanation
Factor the quadratic: (x - 7)(x - -2) = 0, so x = 7 or x = -2.
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