Determine which of the following methods is the best choice for solving the given equation: factoring, using the principle of square roots or using the quadratic formula. Then, solve the equation.x2 - 10x + 34 = 0
A. Factoring; -5, 3
B. Quadratic formula; 5 ± 3i
C. Square root principle; 10 ± 6i
D. Square root principle or factoring; 8, 2
Answer: B
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