Solve the Equation Using the Quadratic Formula $$3 x ^ { 2 } = - 8 x - 1$$

question 168

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using the quadratic formula.
- $$3 x ^ { 2 } = - 8 x - 1$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 3 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 19 } } { 3 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { - 4 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 6 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { - 8 \pm \sqrt { 13 } } { 3 } \right\}\)

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