In which interval is the function $f(x) = x^3 + 5x^2 - 1$ a decreasing function?

  • A
    $-\frac{10}{3} < x < 0$
  • B
    $-3 < x < 3$
  • C
    $0 < x < \infty$
  • D
    $-\infty < x < -\frac{10}{3}$

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