Comparing the quadratic equation $x(2x - 1) - 5 = 0$ with the standard form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$,we get $a = \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $-1$

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