Solve the Inequality $$\mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { x } \geq 3$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Use algebra to solve the corresponding equation.
- $$\mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { x } \geq 3$$

A) $[ 1 , \infty )$
B) $[ - 3,1 ]$
C) $( - \infty , - 3 ] \cup [ 1 , \infty )$
D) $( - \infty , - 3 ]$