Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$x ^ { 2 } + 14 x + 26 = 0$$

question 226

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 14 x + 26 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 7 - \sqrt { 23 } , - 7 + \sqrt { 23 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 14 + \sqrt { 26 } \}\)
• C) \(\{ 7 + \sqrt { 23 } \}\)
• D) \(\{ 7 - \sqrt { 26 } , 7 + \sqrt { 26 } \}\)

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