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

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pm \frac { \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \pm \frac { \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pm \frac { \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 } \mathrm { i }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \pm \frac { \sqrt { 35 } } { 2 } \mathrm { i }\)

Understand the application of developmental research methods in real-world situations, such as policy changes and educational studies.

Appreciate the complexities involved in measuring developmental changes and the importance of choosing an appropriate research design.

Recognize the benefits and limitations of different developmental research designs in capturing change over time.

Identify factors influencing the choice of research design in developmental psychology studies.

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