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

question 93

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$q ^ { 2 } + 8 q - 3 = 0$$

• A) \(4 + \sqrt { 19 }\)
• B) \(- 4 \pm 2 \sqrt { 19 }\)
• C) \(- 1 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\)
• D) \(- 4 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\)

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