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

question 194

Multiple Choice

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

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

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