Solve the Equation by Completing the Square $$\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } + 5 \mathrm { p } - 5 = 0$$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.
- $$\mathrm { p } ^ { 2 } + 5 \mathrm { p } - 5 = 0$$

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

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