Solve the Equation $$x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 59 = 0$$

question 201

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 59 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 9 - \sqrt { 22 } , - 9 + \sqrt { 22 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ 9 - \sqrt { 59 } , 9 + \sqrt { 59 } \}\)
• C) \(\{ 9 + \sqrt { 22 } \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 18 + \sqrt { 59 } \}\)

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