Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$z ^ { 2 } + 10 z + 4 = 0$$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$z ^ { 2 } + 10 z + 4 = 0$$

• A) \(5 \pm \sqrt { 4 }\)
• B) \(5 + \sqrt { 21 }\)
• C) \(- 5 \pm \sqrt { 21 }\)
• D) \(- 10 + \sqrt { 4 }\)

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