Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } + 3 \mathrm { p } - 9 = 0$$

question 227

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } + 3 \mathrm { p } - 9 = 0$$

• A) \(\frac { - 3 \pm 3 \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(- 3 \pm 3 \sqrt { 5 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 3 - 3 \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 + 3 \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 }\)

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