The solutions of the equation $\left| \begin{array}{ccc} x & 2 & -1 \\ 2 & 5 & x \\ -1 & 2 & x \end{array} \right| = 0$ are

  • A
    $3, -1$
  • B
    $-3, 1$
  • C
    $3, 1$
  • D
    $-3, -1$

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