A
and
B
and
C
and
D
and
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. Using the quadratic formula to solve the given expression yields . Therefore, and satisfy the given equation.
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from incorrectly factoring or incorrectly applying the quadratic formula.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from incorrectly factoring or incorrectly applying the quadratic formula.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from a sign error.