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

A x < 2 or x > 5
B x > 5
C 2 < x < 5
D x < 2

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Factor the quadratic: (x - 2)(x - 5) < 0. The roots are x=2 and x=5. Since the parabola opens upward, the expression is negative between its roots, so 2 < x < 5.

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