For which of the following values of x is x^2 - 7x + 10

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For which of the following values of x is x^2 - 7x + 10 < 0?

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C) 2 < x < 5. Factor the quadratic: x^2 - 7x + 10 = (x - 2)(x - 5). For (x - 2)(x - 5) < 0, the two factors must have opposite signs. This occurs when x is between 2 and 5 (i.e., 2 < x < 5).

For which of the following values of x is x^2 - 7x + 10 < 0?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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