Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 1 = 0$$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square. Express any complex numbers using i notation.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 1 = 0$$

• A) \(x = \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 19 } } { 3 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 6 }\)
• C) \(x = \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 3 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { - 8 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 3 }\)

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