Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $x^{2}+12 x=-23$ A) $x=-12 + \sqrt{13}$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square. Express any complex numbers using i notation.
- $x^{2}+12 x=-23$

• A)\( x=-12 + \sqrt{13} \)
• B) \( x=-6 \pm \sqrt{13} \)
• C) \( x=6+\sqrt{13} \)
• D) \( x=6 \pm \sqrt{23} \)

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