Solve by Completing the Square $$\mathrm { q } ^ { 2 } + 8 \mathrm { q } - 3 = 0$$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Solve by completing the square.
- $$\mathrm { q } ^ { 2 } + 8 \mathrm { q } - 3 = 0$$

• A) \(4 + \sqrt { 19 }\)
• B) \(- 4 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\)
• C) \(- 4 \pm 2 \sqrt { 19 }\)
• D) \(- 1 \pm \sqrt { 19 }\)

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