Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 3 = 2$$

question 109

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square. Express any complex numbers using i notation.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 3 = 2$$

• A) \( x=\frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{39}}{3}\)
• B) \(x = \frac { - 6 \pm \sqrt { 33 } } { 3 }\)
• C) \(x = \frac { - 6 \pm \sqrt { 33 } } { 6 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { - 12 \pm \sqrt { 33 } } { 3 }\)

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