Choice A is the correct answer. Factor and test intervals.

1. Factor: $(x - 5)(x + 1) < 0$
2. Roots: $x = 5, x = -1$
3. Test Intervals:
   • $x < -1$: Neg $\times$ Neg = Pos ($>0$)
   • $-1 < x < 5$ (e.g., 0): Neg $\times$ Pos = Neg ($<0$) ??n - $x > 5$: Pos $\times$ Pos = Pos ($>0$)
4. Result: $-1 < x < 5$

?�� Strategic Tip: "Less than" for a parabola opening up is the region "between" the roots.

Choice B is incorrect because it describes the outside region ($>0$). Choice C is incorrect because it has wrong roots. Choice D is incorrect because it has wrong roots.